State Capitol with Lafayette Statue
PhotographerPhotographed by
Arthur J. Kiely Jr.
(American, 1918 - 2005)
Dateabout 1955
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 11/16 x 13 11/16in. (27.1 x 34.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2001.149.3
DescriptionA bronze equestrian statue is located in the middle of a traffic circle in front of the Connecticut State Capitol. The granite base is inscribed: "LAFAYETTE". An automobile on the right is blurred from movement. Road signs read: "ONE / WAY" "STATE / EMPLOYEES / ONLY" "CAUTION". Traffic lights, street lights, a fire hydrant and additional road signs that read "WEST / 44" and "NORTH [?] 9" are at the far left. Leafless trees are on the grassy lawns of Bushnell Park and the State Capitol. The capitol building is in the Gothic style, with a gilded dome, pointed arches, rose windows, dormers, and iron roof cresting. An American flag flies from a flagpole on the roof.
NotesSubject Note: This photograph was taken before the statue of Lafayette was turned to face the Connecticut State Capitol. (Kiely 5/29/2002)Status
Not on view
