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Great Hall. Detail of ceiling and cove showing sculpture of two female half-figures. Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. ( )
Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer. Great Hall. Detail of ceiling and cove showing sculpture of two female half-figures. Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. 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) Title devised by Library staff. Forms part of the Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. Subjects: Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)--2000-2010. Ceilings--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010. Architectural decorations & ornaments--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010. Murals--Washington (D.C.)--2000-2010. Format: Digital photographs--Color--2000-2010. Rights Info: on publication. Repository:, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.gov/.pnp/pp.print More informati
- Date
- 2007
- Collection
- Carol M. Highsmith Archive
- Archive
- Library of Congress (via Wikimedia Commons)
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- photograph
- Original size
- 1,024 × 866 pixels
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