Great Hall. Detail Of Ceiling And Cove Showing Sculpture Of Two Female Half-Figures. Library Of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., 2007
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Image Title: Great Hall. Detail Of Ceiling And Cove Showing Sculpture Of Two Female Half-Figures. Library Of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., 2007
Creator: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
Date: 2007.
Notes: Exhibit caption: "Figures of genius. At the corners of the ceiling are two female figures holding a shield showing the traditional symbols of learning, a torch and a book. The figures are made of stucco and were created by Philip Martiny (French sculptor, 1858-1927). Stars surround the figures, and cherubs fly above them." (Source: MyLOC.gov Great Hall exhibit, 2008)
Subjects: Architectural decorations & ornaments--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010
Ceilings--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010
Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--2000-2010
Murals--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010
Places: Washington D.C.
Original Media: Photograph
Collections: Carol M. Highsmith Archive » more info...
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