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July 12, 2013 by Cynthia

While on Newbury Street, I wasn’t far from one of my favorite haunts, the Boston Public Library. I ventured there with the intent of perusing the new books and then taking a few more shots of the Sargent murals. But instead of murals, I found myself photographing the bronze doors created for the library by Daniel Chester French. According to the library website, there are three sets of bronze doors with each weighing 1500 pounds. The allegorical figures, modeled in low relief, represent Music and Poetry, Knowledge and Wisdom and Truth and Romance. I’m afraid I did not photograph Knowledge and Wisdom. Maybe next time. 😉

You can learn more about Daniel Chester French on this Metropolitan Museum of Art page.

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged architecture, art, arts, Boston, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Daniel Chester French, doors, Inspiration, McKim Building, Photography | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on July 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply jeanryan1

I used to live in Boston. 3000 miles away, it is still my favorite city. How I miss the BPL! Great photos of those bronze doors. Makes me stand straighter just looking at them. The vision, the passion, the artistry.
- on July 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. 😉
  
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on July 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply rutakintome

Great captures! We are originally from NY and may need to take a trip to our Boston neighbors next time we are out east.
on July 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply soonie2

Beautiful! We visited his estate out in the Berkshires a few years ago. Have you ever been out there? Beautiful place!
- on July 13, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  I’ve never been to the Berkshires … but I’m putting together a list of places to visit. 😉
  
  > Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:55:27 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >
on July 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Rick Visser

How special that you did this! And that you started the set with the small bird. Your photography is really well done. What an inspiration. It makes me long to see the Baptistry in Florence once again. Thanks again.
on July 12, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Katy Gilmore

I always love your blog, but my favorite posts might be when you and your camera visit your Boston favorite buildings!
- on July 13, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  Thanks for that feedback. There are many more buildings to visit. 😉
  
  > Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:24:28 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >