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Fortitude, Parmigianino. Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, Italian.

Allegorical print shows a woman as Fortitude, one of the cardinal virtues, snapping off a portion of a pillar. Title from Graphic sampler / compiled by Renata V. Shaw, Prints and Photographs Division. Washingto... More

Fortitude, Parmigianino. Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, Italian.

Allegorical print showing a woman as Fortitude, one of the cardinal virtues, snapping off a portion of a pillar. Title from Graphic sampler / compiled by Renata V. Shaw, Prints and Photographs Division. Washing... More

[Architectural title page of Commentaria ... super anatomia mudini bor...

Title page in: Commentaria ... super anatomia mudini / Jacopo di Berengario. [Bononiae : Impressum per H. da Benedictis, 1521]. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Libr... More

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - Veduta de Campo Vaccino

Print shows a bird's-eye view of ruins in the foreground of the Campo Vaccino, with the arch of Septimius Severus to the left and three columns on the right. Some of the men appear to be examining the ruins. E... More

Marcus Sadeler - Aprilis P.S, Landscape view print

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of April, showing family members enjoying a leisurely day on the columned portico of a palace while gardeners are at work with Spring planting on the grounds to... More

[Examples of 5 types of classical columns: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corin...

Illus. in: Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, London, 1742, plate VIII. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI WORKS; RBD; Arch. Details; Publ. Ind.; Shelf.

[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.

Print shows a view of the ruins at Baʻlabakk, with two men in conversation, one is holding a long spear, between the columns of the Temple of Jupiter (A) on the left and the Temple of Bacchus (B) on the right, ... More

[Interior view of the Temple of Neptune, Paestum, plate 13]

Print shows several men, a cow, and a dog barking at a donkey transporting two barrels, among the columns of the Temple of Neptune in Campania (Paestum), Italy, with lettered key identifying elements of the str... More

[Allegorical scene of interior with columns, Minerva, Fame, and other ...

Purchase, 1983, (DLC/PP-1983:147.4). Public domain scan of decorative drawing, decor elements, art design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Daniel's Place, Athens vic., Clarke County, Georgia

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: ca. 1800. Near Arnoldsville. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11835-111. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library... More

Read-Clayton-Townsend House, Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: ca. 1800. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11835-67. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints... More

Parish House Presbyterian Manse, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Caroli...

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: ca. 1800. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-80. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints... More

Read-Clayton-Townsend House, Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia

Parish House Presbyterian Manse, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Caroli...

Read-Clayton-Townsend House, Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia

Labatut, New Roads, Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: ca. 1800. His descendants, the Labatut and Pugh families, are still living there. Built by Evariste Barra, a Spanish grandee. Corresponding referen... More

Frances Benjamin Johnston - Gloucester, Natchez, Adams County, Mississ...

Title from photographer's inventory. Originally known as Bellevue. Built by David Williams family. Winthrop Sargent, first governor of Miss., bought it from the Williams in 1808. Unusual feature is dry moat aro... More

[The ruins of Balbec] / [Bo]rra Arch del. ; T. [Major sculp].

Print shows a panoramic view of the ruins of Baʻlabakk, with columns of the Temple of Jupiter (D), the Temple of Bacchus (E), and a river on the left, post-Roman Muslim Arab buildings on the right, and mountain... More

Read-Clayton-Townsend House, Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia

Collins Plantation, Lake Phelps, Tyrrell County, North Carolina

Alternate title: Somerset. Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: ca. 1800. Also a grainary. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-89. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architectu... More

Labatut, New Roads, Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Daniel's Place, Athens vic., Clarke County, Georgia

[Paper hanging 68]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Wallpaper design accompanied by printed label describing the pattern: "Number Sixty Eight. Design of double columns, ornamented with grapes and vine leaves. Another part ornamented with losanges, placed horizon... More

Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky (1826-32), southwest view, Petrozavo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cathedral or church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky (1826-32), southwest view, Petrozavo...

Number assigned by photographer: petr003. Title, date, and place from photographer's inventory. Credit line: Brumfield photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General inform... More

Melrose, Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. Related name: Mrs. John Williams. Original owner James Williamson, brother of Hugh W., Signer. Oldest part of house Pre-Rev. New part ca. 1800. Portico added 1830. Correspon... More

Leeds - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a man, possibly the Earl of Leeds, standing in the street, holding an umbrella, with a man wearing a cape walking in front of a classical style building in the background. Also shows a secondary ima... More

Jersey - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a man, possibly Lord Jersey, standing in the street, holding a riding crop, with a woman and a child walking past a classical style building in the background. Also shows a secondary image where the... More

Corinthian column and capital From the monument of Lysicrates : Fig. 1...

Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Part of the hall of columns at Karnak--Thebes / David Roberts, R.A.

Illus. in: Egypt & Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1846-1849, v. 2, pt. 13.

Temple of Athene Nike. Venus Victrix--Wingless Victory / D. Constantin...

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 12.

Arch of Hadrian / D. Constantin á Athénes.

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 7. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with ... More

Ruins. Karnak Egypt - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 25, upper right. Probably photographed by Francis Frith.

The Natives of Florida worship the column erected by the commander on ...

Chief Athore with René Laudonnière, commander of the second French expedition to Florida, standing by column erected by Jean Ribaut during first expedition, showing Natives worshiping the column and many offeri... More

Columns of Olympieum. Cityscape photograph

View of Columns of Olympieum (Temple of Olympian Zeus) with Acropolis in background.

Erectheum - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, opposite p. 13.

[Allegorical scene of female figures in clouds atop columns]

Unfinished drawing shows three female figures and three cherubs in clouds atop columns, perhaps a design for a certificate. In the center a woman wearing a head scarf holds and touches three cherubs. To her rig... More

[Columns of Kiosk of the Emperor Trajan (Pharaoh's Bed), Philae, Egypt...

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 27, upper left. Frith no. 1827.

Columns of Olympieum. Museon Hill / Bonfils.

In album: Athens, Egypt, Rhine, Switzerland, Tyrol, Salzburg, p. 17, right side. Printed on photograph: 312 Bonfils.

Jefferson Medical College - Public domain dedication image

Photograph shows a view of the Jefferson Medical College, a Greek revival style building with columns across the front facade, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson ... More

Karnak (Thèbes) - palais - salle hypostyle - colonnade centrale - chap...

Capitals on columns in the central colonnade of hypostyle hall in the main temple. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'art et de l'histoire / Félix Teynard. P... More

Kalabcheh (Talmis) - ruines du temple - vue du pronaos / Félix Teynard...

View of ruins of the temple showing the pronaos with columns and capitals, Kalābishah, Egypt. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'art et de l'histoire / Félix... More

Médînet-Abou (Thèbes) - constructions antérieures - entrée principale ...

General view showing columns and pylons at entrance to the Palace/Temple of Ramses III at Medinet-Habu, Thebes, Egypt. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'art... More

Béni-Haçan - architecture hypogéenne - tombeau d'Amoneï / Félix Teynar...

View of the Tomb of Amenemhat showing rock-hewn columns at entrance, Beni-Hasan, Egypt. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'art et de l'histoire / Félix Teyna... More

Karnak (Thèbes) - palais - salle hypostyle - colonnade centrale - déco...

Detail view showing hieroglyphics and sculpture on column in the central colonnade of hypostyle hall in the main temple. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'a... More

[Alterations to the U.S. Capitol including extensions and new dome, Wa...

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

Karnak (Thèbes) - palais - construction de granit - pilier sculpté, au...

Detail showing hieroglyphics and sculpture on carved granite pillar in the main temple as seen from "point P" (see map, pl. 42 bis). Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'... More

Béni-Haçan - architecture hypogéenne - tombeau de Névothph / Félix Tey...

View of the Tomb of Khnumhotep III showing rock-hewn columns at entrance, Beni-Hasan, Egypt. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'art et de l'histoire / Félix ... More

Esneh (Latopolis) - construction ensablée - architrave, futs et chapit...

Detail view of columns showing architrave and capitals, at Isnā, Egypt.

Ile de Fîleh (Philae) - colonnade, pylône et première cataracte vue du...

General view of columns and capitals on the western colonnade and the first pylon of the temple on the island of Philae, and the first cataract of the Nile, as seen from "point R" (see map, pl. 85 bis). Illus. ... More

Kardâcy - vue générale des ruines du temple / Félix Teynard.

General view of ruins showing columns, capitals, and lintel of the temple at Qertassi, Egypt. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'art et de l'histoire / Félix... More

Ile de Fîleh (Philae) - temple de l'ouest - face occidentale vue du po...

View of columns and capitals on the west side of the western temple on the island of Philae, as seen from "point J" (see map, pl. 85 bis). Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants p... More

Ile de Fîleh (Philae) - colonnade, pylône et première cataracte vus du...

Médînet-Abou (Thèbes) - constructions postérieures - fragment de sculp...

General view showing hieroglyphics on northeast wall of the Palace/Temple of Ramses III at Medinet-Habu, Thebes, Egypt. Illus. in: Égypte et Nubie : sites et monuments les plus intéressants pour l'étude de l'ar... More

Balustrade over columns of dome

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Plinth of columns for peristyle of dome

U.S. Capitol (drawing). This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Louis Haghe - Vue de la nouvelle tribune impériale, ...prise de face

Print shows gallery and imperial tribune of Ayasofya Mosque, formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia; with groups of men in traditional and military dress. Title from plate list. Illus. in: Aya Sofia, Constantinopl... More

Example of column in U.S. Capitol

Photograph of architectural drawing showing a column with corn plants on the capital. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 98. Notation: Latrobe's American order the maize. Reference copy in LOT... More

Example of column in U.S. Capitol

Photograph of architectural drawing showing a column with corn plants on the capitol.

Chambers (First Ind. Presbyterian) Church, N.E. cor. Sansom St. 1855

Photo shows a street view at an oblique angle of the Greek revival style Chambers Presbyterian Church with street railroad or trolley tracks on the street in the foreground. Inscribed in ink at top right: 28. ... More

Moorish mosque, Cordova

Photograph shows interior of prayer hall with columns and arches at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Spain. Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) F... More

Egypt - Luxor - columns of portico

No. 1899. On verso: Egypt. (Luxor) Thebes. Columns of Portico. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mi... More

[Egypt - Karnak - Hall of Columns, side view]

No. 1879. On verso: Thebes. (Karnak) Hall of Columns. 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 ... More

The Memnonium - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Man standing in rubble amidst temple columns in Egypt. No. 1860. On verso: Thebes. The Ramesseum. Hall of Columns.

Medinet Habou. Remains of Hall of Columns

Lower parts of columns in a roofless room with walls decorated with hieroglphyics and bas-reliefs. No. 1871. On verso: Thebes (Medinet Habou) Remains of Hall of Columns.

Gerf Hossayn - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

On verso: Gerf-Hossayn - Osiride portico of the Rock Temple. No. 1807.

At Great Hall. Carnac - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

No. 1881. On verso: Thebes. Karnak. Great Hall. 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 wh... More

Temple of Wady Kardassy. Thebes

Columns from the Temple of Wady Kardassy amid rubble. No. 1810.

Hall of Columns. Carnac - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

No. 1878. On verso: Thebes. (Karnak) Court of Shishak. 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... More

At Erment - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Man walks amid rubble in ruins. No. 1847. On verso: Erment. The columns, etc.

In Great Hall. Carnac - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

No. 1888. On verso: Karnak. Great Hall. 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... More

At Medinet Habou - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Man standing amid rubble, columns, and walls with hieroglyphics and bas-relief. No. 1873. On verso: Thebes. Medinet-Abou. Second Court.

[Philae - columns of Pharaoh's bed]

No. 1827. On verso: Egypt. Philae. Columns of Pharaohs Bed. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixtu... More

Progressive view of dome, first column on roof, 2; east front from Sen...

Photograph showing beginning stages of adding the dome to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 21. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

[U.S. Treasury building, Washington, D.C.]

Photograph shows the east front colonnade of the U.S. Treasury Building, designed by Robert Mills. Attributed to Walker based on date, subject matter, and size of print. Purchase; 1984; (DLC/PP-1984:057).

Old Boston. Beacon Hill from Mt. Vernon St. from a drawing made on the...

Print shows pedestrians walking along "Mt. Vernon" Street in Boston, Massachusetts, with a view of the Beacon Hill eagle monument, designed by Charles Bulfinch, on Beacon Hill, in the background, at the time (c... More

Cast iron column for peristyle of dome, U.S. Capitol

Photograph showing team of six horses pulling a wagon carrying a column for the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 15. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

Monolith in lathe, Washington, D.C.

Photograph showing large column for the General Post Office building in Washington, D.C., in a lathe. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 71. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 2. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

Old Boston - Beacon Hill from Derne St.

Print shows a view of the Beacon Hill eagle monument in Boston, Massachusetts, designed by Charles Bulfinch, at the top of Beacon Hill, with William Thurston's house on the left, at the time (ca. 1811) when Bea... More

East front from grounds. Progressive views of dome, no. iii. Columns o...

Photograph showing beginning stages of adding the dome to the Capitol. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 27. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

Constantinople. Column of Theodore

In album: Constantinople, Smyrna, Beyrout, Ba'albec, Damascus, p. 10A, pl. 19.

Granada. Galeria izquierda del Patio de los Leones (Alhambra) / J. Lau...

Gallery along the Court of Lions, Alhambra, Granada, Spain. In album: Spain, opposite p. 39. No. 549.

Alger. Cour Mauresque du Palais Archiépiscopal / ND. Phot.

Courtyard of residence of the Archbishop, Algiers, Algeria. No. 267. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support wit... More

Constantinople. Column of the Serpent

In album: Constantinople, Smyrna, Beyrout, Ba'albec, Damascus, p. 11A, pl. 21.

Temple of Bacchus, La Haquie - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Men seated outside building, possibly a Muslim shrine, built around columns of an older structure. No. 12. On mount: Thomas Wilson, Washington, D.C. Written in pencil on mount: "Photo by Dumas, 188- ". On vers... More

[Construction of the United States Treasury Building, Washington, D.C....

Illus. in: Views of the Treasury Building, plate 47. Microfilm in LOT 12364.

Columns of San Lorenzo. Part of Roman temple of Hercules

In album: Genoa, Pisa, Nice, Avignon, Parma, Milan, Verona, Vienna, p. 113, back. No. 220.

East entrance of U.S. Capitol. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th cen...

No. 108. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was completed in the... More

The "Lincoln column," first monolith raised, Nov. 1860, Presidential e...

Photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including African American workmen with a column named in the photograph to recognize Abraham Lincoln's election as president on Nov. 6, 1860. In album: Benjamin Brown... More

Algeria. Algiers Mosque - North Africa and Middle East

Wall of a section of a mosque in Algiers, Algeria. Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Girard College, rear, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscope card.

On mount: Philadelphia, Pa., and Vicinity. No. 1015. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rome. Palace of the Caesars - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

In album: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo, Rome, no. R11. 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 ... More

Merchants' Exchange. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope Card.

Gottheim collection code: GNY 77B. Publisher attribution based on provenance. "Charlie" handwritten on back of card. Forms part of the Larry Gottheim Collection of stereographs and other early photographs (Lib... More

Masonic certificate - Print, Library of Congress collection

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Reen, Chas., copyright claimant. Category designat... More

Constantinople. St. Sophia - Ephesian columns

In album: Constantinople, Smyrna, Beyrout, Ba'albec, Damascus, p. 6A, pl. 11.

Francis Frith - Baalbec, from the south / Frith.

Signed and numbered (P1..(?)) on glass plate. Published in: Sinai and Palestine / Francis Frith. London : William Mackenzie, [1862?, pl. 34].

Francis Frith - Interior of the Hall of Columns, Karnac [Egypt]

Photoprint by Francis Frith. Illus. in: Francis Frith, Lower Egypt and Thebes, 1862(?). This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Egypt Antiquites; Ph. Ind.

Samarkandskiia drevnosti. Grobnitsa sviatago Kussama ibni Abassa (Shak...

Illus. in: Turkestanskīi al'bom, chast' arkheologicheskaia ..., 1871-1872, part 1, vol. 1, pl. 29.

Samarkandskiia drevnosti. Grobnitsa sviatago Kussama ibni Abassa (Shak...

Illus. in: Turkestanskīi al'bom, chast' arkheologicheskaia ..., 1871-1872, part 1, vol. 1, pl. 29.

Samarkandskiia drevnosti. Grobnitsa sviatago Kassima [sic] ibni Abassa...

Antiquities of Samarkand. Creator: Bogaevskīĭ, N. V., photographer The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a... More

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