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Mural in Assembly Chamber
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Dominating the front of the Assembly Chamber, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, is the mural, "Wisconsin," by Edwin Howland Blashfield. A woman representing Wisconsin is surrounded by three women representing the three bodies of water surrounding the state, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and the Mississippi River.
Potter, James T.
Publication Information
| Creator | Potter, James T. |
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| Format | Image |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Assembly Chamber
The Assembly Chamber from the visitors' gallery, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. There is a large circular ceiling skylight, and a mural painting by Edwin Howland Blashfield, representing Wisconsin.
"Wisconsin" Mural Painting
"Wisconsin," a mural painting by Edwin Howland Blashfield in the Assembly Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The theme is Wisconsin Past, Present, and Future.
Assembly Chamber from Visitors' Gallery
The Assembly Chamber from the visitors' gallery, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. There is a large circular ceiling skylight, and a mural painting by Edwin Howland Blashfield, representing Wisconsin.
Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"
May 1989
Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman is depicted holding a bunch of grapes.
Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"
May 1989
Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman representing Wisconsin is enthroned on clouds and is holding the escutcheon of t...
Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin"
January 9, 1972
Detail of "Resources of Wisconsin," painted by Edwin Howland Blashfield, inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. A woman is depicted holding a bunch of grapes.
