Great Hall,Library of Congress,Thomas Jefferson,Washington,DC,2007,12
Title: [Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing Asia and Europe on the Grand staircase by Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]
Creator(s): Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
Related Names:
Martiny, Philip, 1858-1927 , sculptor
Date Created/Published: 2007.
Summary: Photo shows two cherubs with a globe between them .'* Asia is represented by a Mongolian figure, dressed in flowing silk robes, the folds of which are delicately rendered in marble. In the background is a dragon-shaped porcelain jar. * Europe, clad in a toga and carrying a lyre and a book, sits beside an Ionic column--the three objects symbolizing Music, Literature, and Architecture.' (Source: MyLOC.gov Great Hall exhibit, 2008)
Notes:
Title devised by Library staff.
Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
Subjects:
Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--2000-2010.
Architectural sculpture--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010.
Digital photographs--Color--2000-2010.
Bookmark /2007684584/
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