Author: Diane K. Skvarla
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
Author: Diane K. Skvarla
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Art and Literary Property Collected by the Late Henry G. Marquand
Author: Henry Gurdon Marquand
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The Directory of Museums & Living Displays
Author: Kenneth Hudson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349070149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1067
Book Description
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349070149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1067
Book Description
The United States Art Directory and Year-book
Author: Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Bulletin
Author: New York Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Auction catalogues of books
Author: Puttick and Simpson (messrs.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 942
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 942
Book Description
More Books
Author: Boston Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description