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U.S. Capitol - Pediment On House Front; Sculpture By Paul Bartlett, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Pediment On House Front; Sculpture By Paul Bartlett, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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U.S. Capitol - Pediment On House Front; Sculpture By Paul Bartlett, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Pediment On House Front; Sculpture By Paul Bartlett, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
U.S. Capitol - Pediment On House Front; Sculpture By Paul Bartlett, 1916. Installing Apotheosis of Democracy marble relief sculpture by Paul Wayland Bartlett, Washington DC
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This photograph, taken by the renowned Harris & Ewing studio in the 1910s, showcases the installation of Paul Wayland Bartlett's "Apotheosis of Democracy" marble relief sculpture on the pediment of the House Front at the U.S. Capitol. The sculpture, completed in 1916, is a significant architectural feature of the Capitol building and a testament to the artistic and cultural heritage of the United States. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Capitol's impressive portico, with several men carefully lifting and positioning the heavy marble piece into place. The sculpture, which depicts various allegorical figures symbolizing the virtues of democracy, is being hoisted up by a crane, with the help of lifting gear and a platform. The men, dressed in work clothes and wearing protective gear, are focused intently on their task, their expressions a mix of concentration and determination. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the installation process of this important work of art, which has become an iconic symbol of American democracy. The image is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, a valuable archive of historical photographs that documents the social, political, and cultural history of the United States.
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