LA CASA NUEVA MUSIC ROOM COMPOSERS' WINDOW, HANDEL AND CHOPIN

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

LA CASA NUEVA MUSIC ROOM COMPOSERS' WINDOW, HANDEL AND CHOPIN

Entry/Object ID

99.5.16.381

Description

LA CASA NUEVA MUSIC ROOM COMPOSERS' WINDOW, HANDEL AND CHOPIN Color: Black; white A photograph of composers in the stained glass french doors in La Casa Nueva's Music Room, ca. 1980. The image shows the center portion of the door which contains two panels. On the left side is the likeness of composer Georg Friederich Handel inset in an oval shape in the center. He is wearing a powdered wig, ruffled scarf, and dark coat; above his head is, "HANDEL." To the right is composer Frederic Chopin also inset in an oval shape. He has sideburns and is wearing a dark coat and vest, black bow tie, and white shirt. Above his head is, "CHOPIN." Both men are pictured from the chest up and are facing to the right and both are surounded by eight clear glass squares. Another panel is located above and below each which are also composed of clear glass squares. The door is located on the north side of the Music Room and is one of five sets of french glass doors. With little signs of wear, the image is in good condition. Number-Units: 1

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