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Construction of the Library of Congress, north front, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, north front, Washington, D.C....

"W.N.C." appears on photo. Duplicate of LOT 12042-1, no. 22. Gift; Paul J. Pelz Estate; September 20, 1918.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 189...

No. 49. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Sections and plan Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Section...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M." Sheet no. 469. Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - ... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. West courses]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. West courses]

Sheet no. 411. Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, diagram, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Exterior front approaches. Plan Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Exterior front approa...

Caption on drawing: "Stonework. Approaches, west front. Plan of north half." Sheet no. 625.

[Men putting in place the keystone of the S.W. clerestory arch of the rotunda of the Library of Congress]

[Men putting in place the keystone of the S.W. clerestory arch of the ...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Architecture Details; Washington, D.C. LC; Shelf. Construction

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Sections and plan Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Section...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M. east." Sheet no. 470.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. Courses]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. Courses]

Sheet no. 510. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1...

No. 52. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story columns and arches. Sections Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story columns ...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M." Sheet no. 473. Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - ... More

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Basement. Elevations, sections, and plan Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Basement. Elevations...

Caption on drawing: "Key plan, marblework, basement, west main." Sheet no. 489.

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Sections Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Section...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M. west." Sheet no. 468.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 189...

No. 59. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 18...

No. 55. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, from S.E. derrick, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, from S.E. derrick, Washington...

No. 56. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Sections and plan Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Section...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M. north." Sheet no. 466.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 189...

No. 59. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Sections and plan Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story. Section...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M. south." Sheet no. 467.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. South return and courses]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. South return ...

Sheet no. 408. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 18, 18...

No. 56. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Dome. Strain diagrams Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Dome. Strain diagrams ...

Caption on drawing: "Ironwork. Strain sheet of dome." Sheet no. 464.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. Return and course]
S.W. clerestory arch. Rotunda. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

S.W. clerestory arch. Rotunda. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

Photo shows workers using a cable to insert the keystone into a stone arch on the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building during its construction. In album: Photographs of the construction of the Library... More

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1...

No. 52. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Second story. Sections Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Second story. Sectio...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. Second story. W.M." Sheet no. 481. Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image -... More

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Second story columns. Sections and plan Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Second story columns...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. Second story. W.M." Sheet no. 484. Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image -... More

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Second story stairway and doorways. Sections and plan Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Second story stairwa...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. Second story. W.M." Sheet no. 485. Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image -... More

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Reading room columns. Plans, elevations, and sections Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. Reading room columns...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. Reading room." Sheet no. 517. Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picr... More

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story stairway. Sections and plan Paul J. Pelz, architect ; Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Marblework. First story stairway...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. First story. W.M. centre." Sheet no. 472.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 18...

No. 55. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1...

No. 60. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 18...

No. 67. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Stairway to lantern gallery. Plan, elevations, and sections Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Stairway to lantern ga...

Caption on drawing: "Marblework. Reading room." Sheet no. 525. Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, W.N.W., Washington, D.C., April 19, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, W.N.W., Washington, D.C., Apr...

No. 60. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Gutter curb on curtains in courts]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Gutter curb on curtai...

Sheet no. 564. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 189...

No. 61. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public do... More

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 18...

No. 67. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 18...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Large semi-circular frames attic octagon. Seat bracket, stacks, sill and lintels, lantern of dome. Ironwork. Details. Working drawing]

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Large semi-circular frames at...

Working drawing showing ironwork for lantern light frames of the Thomas Jefferson building as details, including sills, lintels, seat brackets, and stacks, as details. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent ... More

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plasterwork and stuccowork. Reading room, dome, and lantern. Section Bernard R. Green, superintendent & engineer

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plasterwork and stuccowork. Read...

Caption on drawing: "Plaster and stuccowork. Reading room, dome & lantern." Sheet no. 615.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Large semi-circular window frames for octagon and attic. Sills and lintels of lantern windows, dome, seat brackets, stacks. Ironwork. Details. Working drawing]

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Large semi-circular window fr...

Working drawing showing ironwork of lantern lights of the Thomas Jefferson building as details. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent and Engineer", and "F.C.S." No. 565, new drawing superceding 556.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Sept. 5, 18...

No. 66. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 189...

Public domain photograph of library building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Construction in interior of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress]

[Construction in interior of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congre...

Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Copperwork. Cornice and down pipes]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Copperwork. Cornice and down pi...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Public domain photograph of library building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 1894

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 18...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Full size details of stonework, approaches, west front]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Full size detail...

Sheet no. 644. H. Sill Oct. 1894. Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1894

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 15, 189...

No. 72. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public do... More

[Rotating scaffold designed by Bernard Richardson Green for the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress]

[Rotating scaffold designed by Bernard Richardson Green for the Main R...

Washingtoniana Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 1894

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 18...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain pho... More

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 1894

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 18...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of approaches. Sections]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of ap...

Sheet no. 647. F.C.S. Nov. 1894. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

N.C. 1st story, marble carving shop

N.C. 1st story, marble carving shop

Photograph shows stone carvers at work in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building during its construction. In album: Photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Buildi... More

[Sculpted marble stored in northeast curtain for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Sculpted marble stored in northeast curtain for construction of the L...

Photograph shows men creating decorations for the main building in impromptu studios. The large eagle at the right of center and one of the two matching eagles at the left flank the marble tablet above the Grea... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Stonework, approaches, west front. Elevations and sections. North half]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Stonework, appro...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

N.C. 1st story, marble carving shop

N.C. 1st story, marble carving shop

Photograph shows stone carvers at work in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building during its construction. In album: Photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Buildi... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Stonework, approaches, west front. Plan of south half]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Stonework, appro...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of approaches. North half. Plan]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of ap...

Sheet no. 646. F.C.S. Nov. 1894. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of approaches. South half. Plan]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of ap...

Sheet no. 645. F.C.S. Nov. 1894, retraced by J.M.S. Jan. '95.

Study for figure of Agriculture in the mural Peace and prosperity

Study for figure of Agriculture in the mural Peace and prosperity

Study drawing shows Agriculture, a nude male, facing left and holding a stick upright. The mural Peace and prosperity was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896. Gift; American A... More

Elihu Vedder - [Ignorance - figure in "Anarchy"]

Elihu Vedder - [Ignorance - figure in "Anarchy"]

Study drawing shows the figure of Ignorance from the mural Anarchy, holding her staff. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896. Gift; American Academy of Arts and L... More

[Study for figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 1]

[Study for figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 1]

Study drawing shows the feet, arm, legs and hips of Arts, a nude male, facing left and holding pottery. Arts faces right in the final rendering of the mural. Peace and prosperity was installed in the Jefferson ... More

Elihu Vedder - [Study for figure in Corrupt legislation]

Elihu Vedder - [Study for figure in Corrupt legislation]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation holding her scale. She wears some drapery. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift... More

Elihu Vedder - [Minerva], Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Elihu Vedder - [Minerva], Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson buildi...

Sketch for mosaic design in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building great hall shows the goddess Minerva driving a horse-drawn chariot. Notation on recto: "9 - 1 in." Notation on label removed from v... More

Elihu Vedder - [Corrupt legislation]

Elihu Vedder - [Corrupt legislation]

Design drawing for lunette mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building main reading room shows corrupt legislation symbolized by a scantily clothed woman holding half of a scale onto which a weal... More

[Study of the olive branch held by Peace in the mural Peace and prosperity]

[Study of the olive branch held by Peace in the mural Peace and prospe...

Study drawing shows the olive branch held in the right hand of Peace, whose nude body is partially visible. The mural Peace and prosperity was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1... More

Congressional Library, the entrance pavilion / Handy phot.

Congressional Library, the entrance pavilion / Handy phot.

Photograph shows an exterior view from 1st Street near Independence Ave. of the front entrance pavilion of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor Center" at the U... More

Study of the figure of Peace in Peace and prosperity

Study of the figure of Peace in Peace and prosperity

Study drawing shows the nude torso, arms and wreaths for the allegorical figure of Peace in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift; A... More

[Study for figure in Corrupt legislation without scale]

[Study for figure in Corrupt legislation without scale]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation with a staff across her lap. She wears some drapery. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in ... More

[Study of wreath which became an olive branch held by Peace in the mural Peace and prosperity]

[Study of wreath which became an olive branch held by Peace in the mur...

Study drawing shows a wreath, later an olive branch, held in the right hand of Peace, whose nude shoulder and torso outline is partially visible. The mural Peace and prosperity was installed in the Jefferson Bu... More

Study not used for Anarchy in Congressional Library Washington

Study not used for Anarchy in Congressional Library Washington

Study drawing shows the figure of Anarchy, facing right holding her torch, sitting atop rubble and a smoking bomb. The mural Anarchy was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896.

[Study for the central figure of Anarchy holding a chalice]

[Study for the central figure of Anarchy holding a chalice]

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, partially draped, holding a chalice with her left hand. Her left foot rests on a scroll. She lacks facial features and her right hand. The mural Anarchy was in... More

Elihu Vedder - [Study for Corrupt legislation]

Elihu Vedder - [Study for Corrupt legislation]

Drawing shows the feet and figure of a girl in classical garb, facing right. This is a study for the figure on the left in the mural Corrupt legislation, installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Co... More

[Study for the central figure of Anarchy]

[Study for the central figure of Anarchy]

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, partially draped, holding a burning torch made from a scroll with her right hand and a chalice, representing maddening by wine. She tramples scholarship, relig... More

[Study for Corrupt legislation - figure at left]

[Study for Corrupt legislation - figure at left]

Drawing shows a girl in classical garb, facing right and holding a distaff and spindle, an allegory of idleness. This is a study for the mural Corrupt legislation, installed in the Jefferson Building of the Lib... More

[Sheds, piles of bricks and workers during construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background]

[Sheds, piles of bricks and workers during construction of the Library...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, works, 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 3]

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 3]

Study drawing shows a boy, nude, crouching facing left as he holds a vase. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, who faces right in the final rendering. T... More

[Study for figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 4]

[Study for figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 4]

Study drawing shows a boy, nude, crouching facing right. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, installed in 1896. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955.

[Study of the arms and hands of Peace in Peace and prosperity]

[Study of the arms and hands of Peace in Peace and prosperity]

Study drawing shows the left arm holding a wreath, an elbow or knee, and cupped arms and hands for the allegorical Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Buildi... More

Congressional Library south book stack

Congressional Library south book stack

Photograph by the L.C. Handy Studio. No. 35. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Evolution of civilization, dome of the rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, artist.

The Evolution of civilization, dome of the rotunda / E.H. Blashfield, ...

Photo of mural collar acknowledging countries which have contributed to the development of civilization. Judea for religion, Greece for philosophy, Rome for administration, Islam for physics. Copyright by E.H. ... More

Evolution of the book, east corridor. The cairn / J.W. Alexander, artist.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. The cairn / J.W. Alexander, arti...

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting semi-clad men working at cairn. Copyright by John W. Alexander.

Minerva, design for a mosaic by Elihu Vedder, Congressional Library, Washington

Minerva, design for a mosaic by Elihu Vedder, Congressional Library, W...

Photo of Design for mosaic for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building showing Minerva holding spear and scroll, with winged statue, rain, and portrait medallion in lower right corner. Copley print co... More

Elihu Vedder - Design for Minerva Congressional Library

Elihu Vedder - Design for Minerva Congressional Library

Study drawing shows full-length design for mosaic of Minerva facing right, with a staff in her right hand and a scroll in her left. The mosaic of Minerva was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library o... More

Reading room vestibule. Corrupt legislation / Elihu Vedder, Rome.

Reading room vestibule. Corrupt legislation / Elihu Vedder, Rome.

Photo of semi-circular panel from mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building entitled The Government, depicting man, woman, and child in classical garb holding an unjust scale.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. The printing press / J.W. Alexander, artist.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. The printing press / J.W. Alexan...

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting a man working press and Gutenberg and another man examining proof. Copyright 1896 by John W. Alexander. Copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

Robert Reid - Smell, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Robert Reid - Smell, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman smelling flower. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

Lyric poetry south corridor / H.O. Walker, artist.

Lyric poetry south corridor / H.O. Walker, artist.

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting six women in classical garb or nude, one with lyre, and a child. Copyright by H.O. Walker in 1896. Copley print copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

The New library, Washington, D.C. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

The New library, Washington, D.C. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th ...

No. 11404. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Evolution of the book, east corridor. Egyptian hieroglyphics / J.W. Alexander, artist.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. Egyptian hieroglyphics / J.W. Al...

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting an Egyptian man using hammer and chisel to write on wall in hieroglyphics a picture of a woman. Woman model posed in seated position on the right.

The arts - decoration for the Library of Congress

The arts - decoration for the Library of Congress

Scaled cartoon for large mural painting showing cherubs and five women representing various arts. Study for tympanum in southwest gallery of the Jefferson Building. "Original sketch, scale 1 in. to 1 foot" belo... More

Peace, northwest gallery / Gari Melchers, artist.

Peace, northwest gallery / Gari Melchers, artist.

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting an early religious procession. Copyright 1896 by Gari Melchers. Copley print copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

Robert Reid - Touch, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Robert Reid - Touch, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Reproduction in Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman seated with right arm on dog. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. Oral tradition / J.W. Alexander, artist.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. Oral tradition / J.W. Alexander,...

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting Arabian storyteller recounting tales to a group of Arabs. Copyright 1896 by John W. Alexander. Copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

[Corrupt legislation mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress]

[Corrupt legislation mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Librar...

Photo of semi-circular panel in five-part mural called "Government" shows man, woman, and child in classical garb, with woman seated and holding an unjust scale.

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