Thrilling story of the wonderful Capitol Building and its marvelous decorations (1912)
Fry, Smith D. (Smith Dunbar), 1851-1929 · [Washington, D.C.?] : S.D. Fry · leaf 13
he door castings are de-picted the four continents. The crowned head, ofcourse, represents Europe. Above it is a good typeof Asia. On the opposite side is a type of Africa,and beneath it is a strong type of America. Abovethe transom is a bust of Columbus. On the sides of the doors are sixteen… … bus. The lower panel on the left or south door rep-resents Columbus before the council of Salamancasoliciting aid, which was denied him. The panelabove shows Columbus before the convent of LaRibida, where he received a letter of commendationfrom Father Perez, to Queen Isabella, whose…
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) · Art
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