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Senate Front, Washington D. C. c1900. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
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Senate Front, Washington D. C. c1900. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Senate Front, Washington D.C. c1900. The entrance to the United States Senate, in the north wing of the Capitol Building. The marble sculpture, entitled The Rescue, was made by Horatio Greenough between 1837 and 1850, and depicts a confrontation between an American Indian warrior and a pioneer family. In 1939 it was recommended that the sculpture be "...ground into dust, and scattered to the four winds, that no more remembrance may be perpetuated of our barbaric past, and that it may not be a constant reminder to our American Indian citizens". It was finally removed in 1958. Stereocard. [Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, New Hampshire, c1900]
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This print captures the grandeur of the Senate Front in Washington D. C. around 1900. The entrance to the United States Senate, located in the north wing of the Capitol Building, stands as a symbol of power and democracy. The focal point of this image is the controversial marble sculpture entitled "The Rescue" created by Horatio Greenough between 1837 and 1850. "The Rescue" depicts a poignant confrontation between an American Indian warrior and a pioneer family, representing the clash between cultures during America's expansion westward. However, its presence became increasingly contentious over time. In 1939, it was recommended that this thought-provoking sculpture be destroyed so as not to perpetuate remembrance of our nation's troubled past or serve as a constant reminder to Native American citizens. Despite these recommendations, "The Rescue" remained in place until its eventual removal in 1958. This stereocard print by Kilburn Brothers allows us to glimpse into history and witness both architectural beauty and artistic controversy intertwined within one frame. As we reflect on this image today, it serves as a reminder of how art can provoke dialogue about our country's complex heritage while also raising questions about representation and historical memory. It invites us to ponder how society grapples with difficult aspects of its past while striving for progress towards inclusivity and understanding.
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