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[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.]
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | Washington (D.C.) |
| Description | 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) |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Highsmith (Carol M.) Archive |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Architectural sculpture--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--2000-2010. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
