Loggia, view west
| Accession number | GP 42-90 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Swimming Pool, Loggia and southwest corner before Horseshoe Steps, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. |
| Contributor | |
| Photographer | |
| Garden Area |
Swimming Pool and Loggia
|
| Date |
1921 - 1926
|
| Measurements |
4 x 6 inches
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| Materials/Techniques |
gelatin silver print
|
| Work types |
photographs
black & white photographs
photographic prints
|
Description
Loggia façade and landscape surrounding the pool as it appeared before Beatrix Farrand and McKim, Mead & White renovated the garden area beginning in 1926. Frederick H. Brooke designed the original swimming pool and loggia.
Photograph undated, probably taken 1921-1926 based on the style of the Loggia, especially the balustrade. Compare to GP 42-1 and GP 42-2.
On verso: typewritten label: Swimming Pool, Loggia & S.W. Corner before horseshoe steps. [Label corrected from N.W. to S.W.].
Title created by cataloger.
Subjects
loggias
brick (clay product)
arches
railings (balustrades)
piers (supporting elements)
cap mouldings
photographs
black-and-white photographs
Brooke, Frederick H. (American architect, born ca. 1879)
Collection
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
Repository
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Rare Book Collection
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington (D.C.)
| Accession number | GP 42-90 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Swimming Pool, Loggia and southwest corner before Horseshoe Steps, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. |
| Contributor | |
| Photographer | |
| Garden Area |
Swimming Pool and Loggia
|
| Date |
1921 - 1926
|
| Measurements |
4 x 6 inches
|
| Materials/Techniques |
gelatin silver print
|
| Work types |
photographs
black & white photographs
photographic prints
|