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Library of Congress, "Lyric poetry", by H.O. Walker

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Call NumberWHJ-11158CreatorDetroit Photographic Co.ContributorJackson, William Henry, 1843-1942; Walker, Henry Oliver, 1843-1929Date1900-1910SummaryView of a mural by Henry Oliver Walker entitled: "Lyric Poetry" in the South Mosaic Corridor, Great Hall, in the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress in Washington, District of Columbia. The mural depicts Lyric Poetry symbolized by a figure with a lyre. Figures representing Mirth, Beauty, Passion, Pathos, Truth, and Devotion, the passions which frequently offer her inspiration, surround her.Physical Description1 photomechanical print : photochrom ; 18 x 23 cm (7 x 9 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectLibrary of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building (Washington, D.C.)Library of Congress--FacilitiesWashington (D.C.)Allegorical paintings--Washington (D.C.)Murals--Washington (D.C.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700311158Type of MaterialPhotochrom printsColor photographsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 84. William Henry Jackson Photochrom Collection.NotesFormerly 53777; Photochrom from William Henry Jackson photograph. Retouching on original reproduced in photographic print. Title and: "53777" embossed in gold on front of photochrom. R7003111583

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