Senators of the United States

Senators of the United States
Author: Diane B. Boyle
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

S. Doc. 103-34. Compiled by Jo Anne McCormick Quatannens, Diane B. Boyle, editorial assistant, prepared under the direction of Kelly D. Johnston, Secretary of the Senate. Lists scholarly works that profile the lives and legislative service of senators and their autobiographies and other published works.

United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
Author: Diane K. Skvarla
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.