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8.00" x 5.50"
Overall:
10.00" x 7.50"
National Capitol Columns Poster
by Suzanne Stout
Product Details
National Capitol Columns poster by Suzanne Stout. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
The columns began their life on the East Portico of the Capitol in 1828. They were quarried from sandstone near Aquia Creek in Virginia and were... more
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Artist's Description
The columns began their life on the East Portico of the Capitol in 1828. They were quarried from sandstone near Aquia Creek in Virginia and were barged to Washington in the early days of our country, before the familiar Capitol dome was completed. Their stay at the Capitol was to be limited by an oversight. The dome of the Capitol, completed in 1864, appeared as if it was not adequately supported by the columns because the iron dome that was ultimately built was significantly larger than the dome that the designer envisioned. An addition to the east side of the Capitol was proposed to eliminate this unsettling illusion, but it was not constructed until 1958.
More time would pass before the columns would come to their final resting place. It was not until the 1980s that Arboretum benefactor Ethel Garrett took up the cause of establishing a permanent home for them.
picture of the columns from the field Russell Page, a close friend of Garrett's, and landscape design...
About Suzanne Stout
Born and raised in Central New York, my fascination with freezing moments in time began decades ago when I took my very first Polaroid snapshot. In recent years, the introduction of digital photography has proven to be a game-changer with its limitless opportunities. Utilizing this avenue, I strive to capture unique, eye-catching images while concentrating on color vibrance, energy and breathtaking beauty.
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