United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

Released on by Diane K. Skvarla
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  • United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art Book Detail

  • Author : Diane K. Skvarla
  • Release Date : 2005-08
  • Publisher : Government Printing Office
  • Genre : Art
  • Pages : 514
  • ISBN 13 :
  • File Size : 13,13 MB
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United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art by Diane K. Skvarla PDF Summary

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 This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate.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.

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United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

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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 treasur