West wall of Swimming Pool before rocaille and fountain (2)
| Accession number | GP 42-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Swimming Pool, west end before rocaille and fountain, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. |
| Creator | |
| Photographer | |
| Garden Area |
Swimming Pool and Loggia
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| Date |
1931
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| Measurements |
7.5 x 9.5 inches
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| Materials/Techniques |
gelatin silver print
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| Work types |
photographs
black & white photographs
photographic prints
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Description
The west wall of the Swimming Pool designed by Beatrix Farrand as it appeared in 1931 during the construction phase of 1926 and 1931.
Mock-ups of fountain designs appear on the southern side panel of the west wall. The river god head in the center was later used for the Arbor Terrace wall fountain. See GP 4-17.
Four copies of photograph in collection.
Copy 1, verso: typewritten label: Swimming Pool, West end before rocaille work & ftn. - 1931?. Also handwritten: West end swimming pool, before rocaille was placed in panels; Bliss, 1931; gardens exhibition - 1977; B-97.
Copy 2, verso: handwritten: Swimming Pool, West end before rocaille work & ftn. - 1931?.
Copy 3, verso: typewritten label: Swimming Pool, West end before rocaille work & ftn. - 1931?. Also handwritten: West end swimming pool, before rocaille was placed in panels; B-97.
Copy 4, verso: same as copy 3.
Title created by cataloger.
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Collection
Repository
| Accession number | GP 42-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Swimming Pool, west end before rocaille and fountain, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. |
| Creator | |
| Photographer | |
| Garden Area |
Swimming Pool and Loggia
|
| Date |
1931
|
| Measurements |
7.5 x 9.5 inches
|
| Materials/Techniques |
gelatin silver print
|
| Work types |
photographs
black & white photographs
photographic prints
|