Wisconsin Architecture - Madison Capitol
by Nieves Nitta
Title
Wisconsin Architecture - Madison Capitol
Artist
Nieves Nitta
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
Partial view of the Wisconsin State Capitol, in Madison, with trees in the foreground. The Capitol houses both chambers of the Wisconsin legislature along with the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor. Completed in 1917, the building is the fifth to serve as the Wisconsin capitol since the first territorial legislature convened in 1836 and the third building since Wisconsin was granted statehood in 1848. The Wisconsin State Capitol is the tallest building in Madison, a distinction that has been preserved by legislation that prohibits buildings taller than the columns surrounding the dome (187 feet). The Capitol is located at the southwestern end of the Madison Isthmus. The Capitol is 284 feet, 5 inches tall from the ground floor to the top of the Wisconsin statue headdress on the dome. The Wisconsin statue on the dome was sculpted during 1920 by Daniel Chester French of New York. Its left hand holds a globe surmounted by an eagle and her right arm is outstretched to symbolize the state motto, "Forward". It wears a helmet with the state animal, the badger, on top. It is made of hollow bronze covered with gold leaf. Wisconsin is 15 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs three tons. The statue is commonly misidentified as Lady Forward or Miss Forward, which is the name of another statue on the capitol grounds. The streets surrounding the building form the Capitol Square, which is home to many restaurants and shops. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2001. (Wikipedia excepts)
Featured FAA art groups:
1) Whats New 7/24/2019
2) Just Perfect 7/24/2019
3) Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery 7/27/2019
4) Images That Excite You 7/31/2019
5) USA Photographers Only 8/8/2019
6) No Place Like Home 8/19/2019
7) Arts Fantastic World 10/2/2019
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July 23rd, 2019
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Comments (19)
Nieves Nitta
Thank you for the 10/2/2019 feature of this work in the wonderful Arts Fantastic World! Much appreciated honor, Romuald!
Nieves Nitta
Jenny, thanks for featuring this work in the No Place Like Home art group! I appreciate the honor!
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of the FAA Artist Group No Place Like Home, 8/19/2019! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
Nieves Nitta
The 7/31/2019 feature of this work in the Images That Excite You group is appreciated. Thank you John!
Nieves Nitta
Your comment on this image is greatly appreciated Carolyn. Very meaningful to me! Blessings.
Carolyn Derstine
Well done, Nieves! I like the way you used the tree foliage to frame the building. Great composition, details, and lighting.
Nieves Nitta
Randy, I feel indeed honored by the feature of this work in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group! Your recognition and encouragement are very meaningful as I am aware of the quality of images presented in the group you administer. Thanks for that and for selecting my Wisconsin Architecture - Madison Capitol as one of your favorites!
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Nieves Nitta
Janis, thank you for the 7/24/2019 feature of this work! Knowing that you review quite a few images on a daily basis I do appreciate the work and attention you give the Just Perfect - Art Group.