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[The Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building]

Photograph of an engraving. Title and date from Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1980, p. 60, no. 8.

Nude study for figure of Sculpture

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Sculpture," holding her statuette, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Buildin... More

Drapery study for figure of Painting

Study drawing shows the drapery for the allegorical figure of Painting from below the torso, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson B... More

[Corrupt legislation mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Librar...

Photo of semi-circular panel in five-part mural called "Government" shows man, woman, and child in classical garb, with woman seated and holding an unjust scale.

Nude study for figure of Botany Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Botany" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the dr... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Front...

Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012. Conservation control number 004069.JC.

Study for part of drapery for figure of Physics

Study drawing shows the drapery for the allegorical figure of "Physics" below the torso for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Bu... More

[The sciences, study for peacock in tympanum, southwest gallery, decor...

Cartoon study for peacock in a large mural painting. Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[View of the completed Library of Congress building from the U.S. Capi...

Photo shows the newly constructed Thomas Jefferson Building, with its gilded dome and a statue of George Washington and horse-drawn carriages in the foreground.

Architectural drawing for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Fl...

Competition drawing showing library as plan. UNIT title devised. Library of Congress design competition proposal no. 11 (from Library of Congress Archives, Records of the Library of Congress, Buildings and Grou... More

[Main Reading Room under construction in the Library of Congress Thoma...

Shows circular central desk and reading room desks. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drapery study for figure of Physics

Study drawing shows dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Physics," from the side, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jeffer... More

Elihu Vedder - Head of Minerva - Drawing. Public domain image.

Painting was a preparatory study for the mosaic Minerva, which is in the Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Purchase; Christie's New York; 2006; (DLC/PP-2006:001).

Cycloramic view of the Capitol and Congressional Library at Washington...

H43352 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright Deposit; Frederick W. Mueller; March 16, 1904.

Drapery study for figure of Botany Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Botany" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.... More

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Large semi-circular window fr...

Working drawing showing ironwork of lantern lights of the Thomas Jefferson building as details. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent and Engineer", and "F.C.S." No. 565, new drawing superceding 556.

[Exhibit area, second floor, southwest gallery, Library of Congress, l...

Photograph shows prints and other material in cases of displays prepared by the Prints Division in the Thomas Jefferson Building. No. 251.

Reading Room rotunda, Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of an architectural element, dome, cathedral, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Congressional Library, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building,...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. South elevation of building]

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 18...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drapery study for figure of Astronomy

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the figure of "Astronomy," but not the drapery above her head, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of C... More

Nude study for figure of Painting

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Painting holding her palette, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A g... More

[Theodore Roosevelt speaking to a large crowd on the United States Cap...

Public domain photograph related to President Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress, second floor, central stair hall

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53544". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.... More

[Panorama of Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., taken from the Capitol Bu...

Photograph shows Union Station, Russell Senate Office Building, Library of Congress, and Cannon Office Building.

[Ethnological heads for the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress]

Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for figures of Sculpture and Painting]

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figures of Sculpture and Painting, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.

Minerva, design for a mosaic by Elihu Vedder, Congressional Library, W...

Photo of Design for mosaic for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building showing Minerva holding spear and scroll, with winged statue, rain, and portrait medallion in lower right corner. Copley print co... More

Congressional Library. Main vestibule

Photo shows interior of the newly built Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 17.

[Herbert Putnam, half-length portrait, standing, facing right, with th...

J9912 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Leaded glass work. Skylights ...

Working drawing showing stained glass designs for skylights and lantern lights of the Thomas Jefferson building as reflected ceiling plans and elevation. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer." S... More

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Octagon south. Second story. ...

Working drawing showing brickwork of second floor of south portion of octagonal reading room as plans, sections, and elevations. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer", "E.P.S.", "R.F. O'D., Reve... More

[Men putting in place the keystone of the S.W. clerestory arch of the ...

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Architecture Details; Washington, D.C. LC; Shelf. Construction

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 18...

No. 67. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Astronomy - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the half of the allegorical figure of "Astronomy" with preliminary shading of the drapery above her head for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in ... More

Detail - Library of Congress - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows a detail of drapery for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. In the painting the drapery is right center.

Nude study for figure of Poetry

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Poetry for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the drawing.

Astronomy - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Astronomy," holding her calipers, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Buil... More

Drapery study for figure of Sculpture

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Sculpture" for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. ... More

Congressional Library. Shakespeare

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herbert Putnam in his office. Librarian of Congress

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Genius with telescope Library of Congress

Study drawing shows a putti holding a telescope to one eye, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the drawing.

Zoology - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Zoology," seen from behind, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.

Nude study for figure of Music - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Music holding a violin against her chin, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Bu... More

Library of Congress, Reading Room in rotunda

Caption for similar image (LC-D4-13146) lists title as: Reading Room in rotunda, Library of Congress. Copyright 1901 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53774". More information about the P... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Art...

Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-2005.

Architecture - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Architecture" for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. She faces right. I... More

[Reading Room, Prints Division, Library of Congress]

Photograph shows several people seated at tables looking at books or albums, with card catalogs and magazine racksbehind them, in the second floor southeast pavilion of what is now called the Thomas Jefferson Building.

[People working in Card Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

History, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Mosaic of Grecian figures in House Reading Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress.

[United States Capitol from Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

ALL SOULS CHURCH. CEREMONIES AT LAYING OF A CORNERSTONE AT 16TH AND R....

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Romance - nude study - Public domain portrait painting

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Romance nude. She bends her head to read a book on her lap. Romance was one figure in a painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the... More

[Study for the central figure of Anarchy]

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, partially draped, holding a burning torch made from a scroll with her right hand and a chalice, representing maddening by wine. She tramples scholarship, relig... More

Drapery study for figure of Music Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery of the allegorical figure of Music, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Design for Jefferson Building - Public domain portrait drawing

Architectural drawing of the first story of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Key plan, First story - S159.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Source unknown. Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Source unknown. Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, reading room floor girders, W...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Builders at work on the rusticated stone walls of the Library of Cong...

In album: Photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, vol. 1, between leaves 14 and 15, left photo. No. 33.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 189...

No. 41 Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Stonework. Attic. South return ...

Sheet no. 408. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Sculpted marble stored in northeast curtain for construction of the L...

Photograph shows men creating decorations for the main building in impromptu studios. The large eagle at the right of center and one of the two matching eagles at the left flank the marble tablet above the Grea... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of ap...

Sheet no. 647. F.C.S. Nov. 1894. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for figure in Corrupt legislation without scale]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation with a staff across her lap. She wears some drapery. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in ... More

Study not used for Anarchy in Congressional Library Washington

Study drawing shows the figure of Anarchy, facing right holding her torch, sitting atop rubble and a smoking bomb. The mural Anarchy was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896.

[Study of wreath which became an olive branch held by Peace in the mur...

Study drawing shows a wreath, later an olive branch, held in the right hand of Peace, whose nude shoulder and torso outline is partially visible. The mural Peace and prosperity was installed in the Jefferson Bu... More

Robert Reid - Touch, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Reproduction in Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman seated with right arm on dog. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. Oral tradition / J.W. Alexander,...

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting Arabian storyteller recounting tales to a group of Arabs. Copyright 1896 by John W. Alexander. Copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

Congressional Library. Corridor north of main entrance

Photo shows interior of the newly built Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 15.

[Congressional Library]. West corridor

Photo shows the Great Hall of the Library of Congress, with two guards. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 7.

Jefferson building - Library of Congress--Book conveyors

Reference copy in U.S. GEOG FILE - Washington, D.C. Library of Congress Jefferson Building Interior Bookstacks. VD image orientation: Rotate VD 180 degrees.

Library of Congress, Central Stair Hall

Historic Sites Public domain photograph of historical landmark building in Austria, Austrian architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Elihu Vedder - Congressional Library studies "Peace"

Study drawing shows hands and feet for the allegorical Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955.

Congressional Library (in the U.S. Capitol)

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

[Study drawing for a mural showing dancing figures]

Study drawing for a mural, perhaps one in the Jefferson building of the Library of Congress, showing a vignette of figures dancing. Three putti frame the image.

[Study drawing for the figure of Agriculture in the mural Peace and pr...

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Agriculture, nude, kneeling facing left holding a stick for the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Line ...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R). Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[View down East Capitol Street from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C....

Photograph shows Carroll Row, razed in 1887 for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan showing roadway and sidewa...

Rendering showing site plan of library building and sidewalks, including surrounding streets to Capitol.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Printed on image: "Architect's Office, Cong. Lib. Bldg." Source unknown. Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Inscriptions for stained glas...

Working drawing showing inscriptions of famous names and states for stained glass skylights and lantern lights in the curtains of the Thomas Jefferson building as diagrams. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, In Charge." No. 827.

[Construction of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, with the...

No. A460173-1252E1-7F46. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes ... More

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 189...

No. 49. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 18...

No. 55. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Public domain photograph of library building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Robert Reid - Hearing, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building,...

Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman listening to seashell. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Frames for stained glass in s...

Working drawing showing ironwork frames for stained glass in skylights and lantern lights of the Thomas Jefferson building as details. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent and Engineer", and "E. Schmitt, F... More

[Printing Press mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alex...

Photo shows one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts a man working at a printing press and Gutenberg and another man examining proof. Mural marked at bot... More

[Exhibit area, second floor, southwest gallery, Library of Congress, l...

Photograph shows large portrait prints in cases of displays prepared by the Prints Division in the Thomas Jefferson Building.

[Unidentified office, with 4 employees, Jefferson Building, Library of...

Another copy may be in: U.S. GEOG FILE - WASHINGTON, D.C. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS JEFFERSON BUILDING INTERIOR OFFICES. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Sea Nymphs, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Neptune Fountain, Library of Congress. 1577 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Library of Congress, Washington view, photochrome print postcard.

Copyright 1902 by Detroit Photographic Co. Title on inventory list: Library of Congress. Similar image in LOT 12659 (LC-USZC4-12221). Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53209". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collect... More

Congressional Library - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of large public building, square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herbert Putnam, [2/28/24] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photo shows Librarian of Congress at dedication of the new shrine to hold the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress.

Public views Magna Carta after deposited in Congressional Library. Was...

Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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