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Capitol of Pennsylvania, Joseph M. Huston, architect. [graphic].
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Creator
Bacher, Otto H. (Otto Henry), 1856-1909, artist.
Contributor
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect.
Title
Capitol of Pennsylvania, Joseph M. Huston, architect. [graphic].
Date
August 22, 1905
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; 50.5 x 82.5 cm. (19.5 x 32 in.)
Description
Artist's proof of a sketch depicting the Pennsylvania Capitol building from State Street showing a treeless Capitol Park, monumental pillars flanking the side path entrances and the large fountain built into the center entrance ramp leading to the main, west entrance of the Capitol building. His rendering includes street traffic and people recreating on the Capitol grounds.
Notes
Title from manuscript note on recto.
Signature and stamp of the artist on recto.
Note on recto: Artist's Proof, 1 Full Print, August 22, 1905; Huston, Mat WD#1
LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pgs. 42, 47-48.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol.
Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
Subject
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.)
Capitols -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg.
Fountains -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg.
Genre
Etchings -- 1900-1910.
Associated name
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **GC - Government buildings [P.8479.114a]
Accession number
P.8479.114a
In Collections
Pennsylvania Capitol Collection
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