Chateau Louis Xl, Rue des Remparts, La Côte-Saint-André, Isere, France
1882
Architect Albert Randolph Ross
Title
Date
Artist
Description
1 drawing : graphite and watercolor ; 41.8 x 68.5 cm (sheet) | Front elevation of library building, Taunton, Mass., built in 1903 The inscriptions on the building, "Open Free to All" and "Bibliotheca Fons Eruditionis" (The Library is a fountain of learning) reflect the importance of public libraries to their communities. Ross specialized in library design and had completed buildings in at least 12 cities by 1906. "This design demonstrates his ability to achieve monumental effect in a structure of modest size." (Source: Eyes of the nation) The Carnegie grant given in 1902 provided $70,000.
Disclaimer
Location
Country
Continent
Location Accuracy
Category
Tags
Collection
Collection link
Image link
Image Credit
Image Licence
Spotted an error? Let us know: enquiries@watercolourworld.org
Do you know more about this painting and the story behind it? Please share your thoughts below.