| Creator |
Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920, photographer. |
| Contributor |
Alfano, Vincenzo, 1854-1918, artist. |
|
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect. |
| Title |
[Grand staircase in Rotunda, with "aspiration" angel of light figure] [graphic]. |
| Date |
1906 |
| Physical Description |
1 photographic print : platinum on cardboard mount; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. (9.5 x 7.75 in.), on mount 44 x 36 cm. (17 x 14 in.) |
| Description |
Interior view of the grand staircase in the Rotunda of the Capitol building, showing the large plaster Angel figure, designed
by Vincenzo Alfano, on the newel posts holding aloft a lighted globe. All of the light pedestals and chandeliers are lit.
|
| Notes |
Photographer's signature on mount. |
|
Manuscript note on mount: Rotunda |
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The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston. |
|
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol. |
|
LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48. |
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Reproduced in the article entitled "A Costly Triumph" by Harold J. Howland in the Saturday, January 26, 1907 issue of "The
Outlook", p. 202. A description of the staircase is on p. 196.
|
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See P.8479.2, P.8479.11 and P. 8479.34 for related views. |
|
Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection. |
| Subject |
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.) |
|
Angels. |
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Capitols -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
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Stairways -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg. |
| Genre |
Platinum prints -- 1900-1910. |
| Associated name |
Alfano, Vincenzo, 1854-1918, artist. |
| Associated name |
Huston, Joseph M., 1866-1940, architect. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.99] |
| Accession number |
P.8479.99 |
