Chicago Institute of Art

by Nieves Nitta

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Chicago Institute of Art

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Nieves Nitta

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Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Actual Print

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Beautiful flower-adorned balustrade and partial outside view of the Chicago Institute of Art. The current building at 111 South Michigan Avenue is the third address for the Art Institute. It was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge of Boston for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition as the World's Congress Auxiliary Building with the intent that the Art Institute occupy the space after the fair closed. The Art Institute's famous western entrance on Michigan Avenue is guarded by two bronze lion statues created by Edward Kemeys (not shown here). The lions were unveiled on May 10, 1894, each weighing more than two tons. The sculptor gave them unofficial names: the south lion is "stands in an attitude of defiance," and the north lion is "on the prowl." When a Chicago sports team plays in the championships of their respective league (i.e. the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup Finals, not the entire playoffs), the lions are frequently dressed in that team's uniform. Evergreen wreaths are placed around their necks during the Christmas season (Wikipedia excerpt). Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to be copied, manipulated, or used in any manner without prior written consent from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting my gallery!
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September 12th, 2019

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