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a quiet slope of stone, cut with late sun. two silhouettes cross the light—one tall with age, one tiny with wonder. their shadows stretch behind them like memories. there’s no rush, no noise—only the rhythm of steps in a frame that forgets time.
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Fresh fish with spices, basil and cherry tomatoes.
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Intricate stonework meets symbolic storytelling in this detailed photograph of a marble mosaic floor from the Library of Congress’s Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C. At the center of the composition is a circular inlay featuring a gold bison—rendered in precise, stylized form—set within a deep brown stone medallion ringed by white and surrounded by chevron-patterned marble tiles. The craftsmanship, geometry, and rich color palette offer a compelling perspective on how flooring in civic architecture can convey meaning while enhancing the visual experience of a space.
The bison, central to this image, carries layered cultural significance. Long a symbol of the American frontier and resilience, its placement within the Library of Congress suggests a reverence for national heritage and natural history. Positioned proudly in mid-stride, the gold figure gleams against the dark background, emphasizing its deliberate placement in a temple of knowledge and national identity. The bison speaks not only to the American landscape but also to the endurance and strength of the republic.
Surrounding the medallion, the floor’s design features chevrons of reddish-brown, charcoal gray, and rose-colored marbles—each cut with precision and veined with natural patterns. These materials intersect at strong angles, creating a dynamic sense of movement and guiding the viewer’s eye inward. The pale cream marble banding between colors offers definition and contrast, making the symmetry of the design stand out even more. Above the chevrons, a glimpse of an ornate mosaic border composed of golden vines and ivory tendrils hints at the surrounding richness of the room’s full layout.
This kind of architectural flooring is typical of Beaux-Arts civic design, where nothing is incidental. Every detail—from the materials to the motifs—was selected to reinforce the cultural and intellectual aspirations of the building. Marble of varying origins was brought together in this space not only for its visual appeal, but to evoke permanence, opulence, and a timeless connection to classical ideals.
What makes this photograph especially powerful is its ability to isolate and elevate a detail that might be easily overlooked in the grander sweep of the building’s interiors. By focusing closely on the floor, the image invites viewers to slow down and notice how much narrative and symbolism is embedded in even the most humble surface—underfoot and yet worthy of reverence.
The Library of Congress isn’t just a place to house books. It’s a national statement carved in stone, painted in fresco, and inlaid in marble. This floor detail, with its bold geometry and golden bison, reminds us that every inch of the Jefferson Building was designed with intent—meant to inspire awe and reflect the ideals of a nation devoted to art, learning, and history.
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I thought I was done when I took the first photos, but I just had to add a sewn edge around the perimeter! lol It is mailed out now so I can't tweak it anymore. This is the final ATC for the Tim Holtz ATC swap.
I used TH distress inks (spiced marmalade, peeled paint, broken china) to create the background color. I stamped in van dyke brown using Stampendous Marble Texture cube...and over top of that with Delta's nostalgic pocket watch and TPC Studio Travel World (globe and bon voyage) and Recollections Going Places (red travel). There is some spray glitter mists over top and stitching around it. Some areas were highlighted with TH distress crackle paint- rock candy.
Hope my partner enjoys it!
A solid marble column from Caesarea Maritima. The marble in the public buildings of this Herodian city was imported from nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world and includes an astonishing variety of colours.
A solid marble column from Caesarea Maritima. The marble in the public buildings of this Herodian city was imported from nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world and includes an astonishing variety of colours.
A solid marble column from Caesarea Maritima. The marble in the public buildings of this Herodian city was imported from nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world and includes an astonishing variety of colours.
A solid marble column from Caesarea Maritima. The marble in the public buildings of this Herodian city was imported from nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world and includes an astonishing variety of colours.
A solid marble column from Caesarea Maritima. The marble in the public buildings of this Herodian city was imported from nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world and includes an astonishing variety of colours.
A solid marble column from Caesarea Maritima. The marble in the public buildings of this Herodian city was imported from nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world and includes an astonishing variety of colours.
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Fur, Marble, Rattan Weave Diffuse Normal and Specular Maps.
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Fur, Marble, Rattan Weave Diffuse Normal and Specular Maps.
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