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[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America and Africa on the Grand staircase, Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]
Summary
Photo shows two cherubs: "America is represented as an Indian, with a tall headdress of feathers, a bow and arrow, and a wampum necklace. With one hand he shades his eyes while he gazes intently into the distance. Africa is represented with a war club and a necklace of wild beasts' claws." (Source: MyLOC.gov Great Hall exhibit, 2008)
Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
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Date
01/01/2007
Contributors
Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
Martiny, Philip, 1858-1927, sculptor
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
