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TALIESIN, SPRING GREEN 1955 BY MAYNARD PARKER |
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In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the
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architecture of Frank
Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity,
beauty and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his
life..." In May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for
the November issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was
photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs were
published in the
November 1955,
January 1957 and
October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
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1) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of
Taliesin from the East. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-62) Note: Color photographs
have not retained correct colors due to age of images. Original 10 x 8 Color
photograph. (S#1092.190.1121) |
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2) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Taliesin complex from the West. Hill Apartments are just to
the right of center. The seated statue is on the far right.
In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful,
dedicated the November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-11) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.191.1121) |
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3) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Taliesin complex from the West. Hill Apartments are just to
the right of center. The seated statue is on the far right.
In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful,
dedicated the November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-11A) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.192.1121) |
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4) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Taliesin complex from the Northwest. Tower and Hill
Apartments are on the far left. The seated statue is on the
far right. Hill crown is in the center. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was published in
the November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.345. Caption: "This stonewall at
Taliesin marks the end of the lawn, repeats masonry in
guesthouse out of site at the left. Wild Meadow is at right.
Buddha figure overlooks view." Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-25) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph. (S#1092.193.1121) |
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5) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Tower and Hill Apartments from the Southeast. The seated
statue is on the far left. Hill crown is between the camera
and the Apartments. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of
Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was published in
the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.346. Caption: "View of Taliesin,
Wisconsin, shows Mr. Wright’s ideal of changing the site ‘as
much as necessary but as little as possible.’ " Part of a
set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May
1955. (M.P.#1266-7) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.194.1121) |
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6) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Tower and Hill Apartments. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor
of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work
of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue.
This partial set of 55 photographs
was photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs
were published in the November 1955, January 1957 and
October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs
by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-13)
Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.195.1121) |
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7) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Upper Court, Studio and Private Residence from the Tower and
Hill Apartments. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was published in
the November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.233. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-65) Color photographs have not retained correct
colors due to age of images. Original 10 x 8 Color photograph.
(S#1092.196.1121) |
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8) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). Steps from the
lower court to Architect’s Residence. Ming ceremonial temple
jar on the left/ There is also a standing statue in the
center. Similar view in
Frank Lloyd Wright Select Houses 2,
1990, p.96. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue.
This partial set of 55 photographs
was photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs
were published in the November 1955, January 1957 and
October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs
by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-16)
Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.197.1121) |
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9) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View from the
Architect’s Residence looking out at the standing statue. In
1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated
the November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue.
This partial set of 55 photographs
was photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs
were published in the November 1955, January 1957 and
October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs
by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-19)
Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.198.1121) |
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10) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Garden Court. The Garden Room is in the foreground on the
right. The Studio is in the background. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is
devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has
created a new beauty in architecture and a new idea of
beauty for our time... And now at last, America has found a
framework equal to the greatness of its concept in the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done
with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the long,
dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue.
This partial set of 55 photographs
was photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs
were published in the November 1955, January 1957 and
October 1959 issues of House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs
by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-22)
Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph. (S#1092.199.1121) |
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11) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Garden Court. The Studio is on the left. The entrance to the
Architect’s Residence is through the decorative doors. The
Garden Room is to the right. A seated sculpture is on the
right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful,
dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.258. Caption: "Court of Taliesin
speaks of the richness of a home where art is in the fabric
of the structure, among plants in the garden." Also
published in the
October 1959
issue of House Beautiful, p.327. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-23) Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.200.1121) |
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12) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Garden Court. The Studio is on the left. The entrance to the
Architect’s Residence is through the decorative doors. The
Garden Room is to the right. A seated sculpture is on the
right. (Note: This copy is flopped.) In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.258. Caption: "Court of Taliesin
speaks of the richness of a home where art is in the fabric
of the structure, among plants in the garden." Also
published in the
October 1959
issue of House Beautiful, p.327. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-23) Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.201.1121) |
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13) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Garden Court. The Studio is
on the far left. The entrance to the Architect’s Residence
is through the decorative doors. The Garden Room is to the
right. A seated sculpture is on the right. (Note: This copy
is flopped.) In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-24) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.202.1121) |
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14) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Garden Court from the
Architect’s Residence. The Garden Room is on the left, the
Studio is on the right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-15) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.203.1121) |
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15) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Garden Court from the
Architect’s Residence. The Garden Room is on the left, the
Studio is on the right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-17) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.204.1121) |
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16) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View from the
Garden Court. Stairs lead up to the Hill Garden. The Tea
Circle is at the top of the stairs. The Upper Court is in
the background on the right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.344. Caption: "Wright knows how
to lead you from one level to another charmingly, cunningly
and dramatically. Here are the famous steps at Taliesin that
lead up to the tea circle." Also published in the
October 1959
issue of House Beautiful, p.329. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-28) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.205.1121) |
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17) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Garden Court. Studio fireplace mass, trellis and windows are
on the right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.345. Caption: "A trellis of pipe
carries grapevines and climbing roses at Taliesin. Below it
is a border of lilies and hosta, garden flowers that thrive
as if native to Wisconsin." Part of a set of 55 photographs
by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-61)
Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.206.1121) |
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18) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). Hidden gem at
Taliesin. To the left of the entrance to the Architect’s
Office is a service door to the Kitchen. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.259. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-31) Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.207.1121) |
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19) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio. A six-panel
Chinese screen is displayed in the studio. Ink, color and
gold leaf. The ceiling is broken up with decorative trim.
Wood muntins create decorative patterns within the outer
vertical windows. Furniture was designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.347. Caption: "In Mr. Wright’s
studio, fresh maple branches or oak branches are cut every
Saturday, to be arranged just as though they were cut
flowers. Rack is for viewing his famous, private collection
of Japanese prints." Part of a set of 55 photographs by
Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-67)
Color photographs have not retained correct colors due to
age of images. Original 8 x 10 Color photograph. (S#1092.208.1121) |
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20) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio. A portrait
of Wright’s mother is about the fireplace. A photograph of
Robie House sets behind the built-in seating. Furniture was
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to
the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His
Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House
Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd
Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture and a
new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last, America
has found a framework equal to the greatness of its concept
in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he
has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the
long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-50) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.209.1121) |
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21) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). Studio Private
Office. A single monolithic stone forms the fireplace
lintel. A Wright designed copper Weed Holder sets on the
desk to the left. Furniture was designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright. See
Frank Lloyd Wright
Select Houses 2, p.62. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to
the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His
Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House
Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd
Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture and a
new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last, America
has found a framework equal to the greatness of its concept
in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he
has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the
long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-52) Original 8 x 10 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.210.1121) |
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22) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Living Room. The Dining area is to the left. The Fireplace
and music area are to the right. Furniture was designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of
Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to
the Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is devoting
this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a
new beauty in architecture and a new idea of beauty for our
time... And now at last, America has found a framework equal
to the greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank
Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity,
beauty and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his
life..." In May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for
the November issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was
photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs were
published in the November 1955, January 1957 and October
1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was
published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.235. Caption:
"Living-dining room of Taliesin, pastoral summer home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship.
1911–1914–1925." Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-69) Color
photographs have not retained correct colors due to age of
images. Original 10 x
8 Color photograph. (S#1092.211.1121) |
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23) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Living Room. The Dining area is to the left. The Fireplace
and music area are to the right. Furniture was designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of
Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to
the Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is devoting
this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a
new beauty in architecture and a new idea of beauty for our
time... And now at last, America has found a framework equal
to the greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank
Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity,
beauty and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his
life..." In May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for
the November issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was
photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs were
published in the November 1955, January 1957 and October
1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was
published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.235. Caption:
"Living-dining room of Taliesin, pastoral summer home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship.
1911–1914–1925." Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-44) Original 10 x
8 B&W photograph. (S#1092.212.1121) |
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24) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Living Room’s music area. Furniture was designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the
Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this
entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new
beauty in architecture and a new idea of beauty for our
time... And now at last, America has found a framework equal
to the greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank
Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity,
beauty and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his
life..." In May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for
the November issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was
photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs were
published in the November 1955, January 1957 and October
1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was
published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.307. Caption: "In the
living room of Taliesin, apprentices make music in a musical
setting. Surely the work of the great composers has never
sounded, or indeed looked, more lovely than here." Part of a
set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May
1955. (M.P.#1266-37) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.213.1121) |
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25) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Living Room’s dining area.
Furniture was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A model of the
Wright designed Nakomis statue sets on the self above the
dining room table on the left. The dining room table is set.
In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful,
dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd
Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty
of American Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this entire
issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in
architecture and a new idea of beauty for our time... And
now at last, America has found a framework equal to the
greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity, beauty
and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his life..." In
May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for the November
issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was photographed
during that visit. 22 of the photographs were published in
the November 1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of
House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-36) Original 8 x
10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.214.1121) |
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26) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
decorated dining room table. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to
the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His
Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House
Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd
Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture and a
new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last, America
has found a framework equal to the greatness of its concept
in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he
has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the
long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
This photograph was published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.261. Part of a set of
55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266) Color photographs have not retained correct
colors due to age of images. Original 8 x 10 Color photograph.
(S#1092.215.1121) |
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27) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
hall leading from the living room to the garden room. In
1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated
the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to
Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in
architecture and a new idea of beauty for our time... And
now at last, America has found a framework equal to the
greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity, beauty
and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his life..." In
May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for the November
issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was photographed
during that visit. 22 of the photographs were published in
the November 1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of
House Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.260. Also published in
the October 1959 issue of House Beautiful, p.232. Part of a
set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May
1955. (M.P.#1266-49) Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.216.1121) |
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28) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Living Room and Dining area
from the entry to the Living Room. The hall leading to the
Guest Bedroom and Loggia is in the background. A model of
the Wright designed Nakoma (left) and Nakomis (right)
statues set on the self above the doorway. In 1955,
Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to
Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in
architecture and a new idea of beauty for our time... And
now at last, America has found a framework equal to the
greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity, beauty
and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his life..." In
May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for the November
issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was photographed
during that visit. 22 of the photographs were published in
the November 1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of
House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-46) Original 8 x
10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.217.1121) |
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29) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Main Guest Bedroom. Furniture
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Note
Frank Lloyd Wright
Select Houses 2, p.128. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to
the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His
Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House
Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd
Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture and a
new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last, America
has found a framework equal to the greatness of its concept
in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he
has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the
long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-47) Original 8 x 10 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.218.1121) |
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30) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Loggia. A Chinese screen is
above the built-in seating. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to
the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His
Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House
Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd
Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture and a
new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last, America
has found a framework equal to the greatness of its concept
in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he
has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the
long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-53) Original 8 x 10 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.219.1121) |
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31) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Loggia. A Chinese screen is
above the built-in seating. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to
the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His
Contribution to the Beauty of American Life." "House
Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank Lloyd
Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture and a
new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last, America
has found a framework equal to the greatness of its concept
in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the work he
has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all the
long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard Parker
photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This partial
set of 55 photographs was photographed during that visit. 22
of the photographs were published in the November 1955,
January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House Beautiful.
Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at
Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-71) Color photographs have
not retained correct colors due to age of images. Original 8 x 10 Color
photograph. (S#1092.220.1121) |
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32) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Loggia. Stairs on the left
lead up to the balcony. A Chinese screen is on the far wall.
Furniture is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The hall way on
the right leads to the Guest Bedroom and the Living Room. In
1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated
the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to
Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in
architecture and a new idea of beauty for our time... And
now at last, America has found a framework equal to the
greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity, beauty
and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his life..." In
May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for the November
issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was photographed
during that visit. 22 of the photographs were published in
the November 1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of
House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-41) Original 8 x
10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.221.1121) |
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33) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Loggia. A Chinese screen is
above the built-in seating on the left. The Garden room is
just beyond the stone columns. The upper balcony is obscured
behind six wooden Chinese screens. Furniture is designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of
Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to
the Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is devoting
this entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a
new beauty in architecture and a new idea of beauty for our
time... And now at last, America has found a framework equal
to the greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank
Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity,
beauty and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his
life..." In May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for
the November issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was
photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs were
published in the November 1955, January 1957 and October
1959 issues of House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-45) Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.222.1121) |
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34) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
corridor that leads from the Living Room to the Architect’s
Bedroom. The Loggia is on the left. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.320. Caption: "The
corridor of Taliesin, Wisconsin, is a long vista of rhythmic
masonry columns with the texture and pattern that only stone
can offer." Also published in the October 1959 issue of
House Beautiful, p.327. Part of a set of 55 photographs by
Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-48)
Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph. (S#1092.223.1121) |
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35) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View from the Loggia to the Garden Room.
Each room at Taliesin has its own distinctly designed
Fireplace. The corner is cantilevered over the opening.
Furniture is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The piano and
music room is to the left behind the fireplace. In 1955,
Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to
Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in
architecture and a new idea of beauty for our time... And
now at last, America has found a framework equal to the
greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity, beauty
and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his life..." In
May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for the November
issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was photographed
during that visit. 22 of the photographs were published in
the November 1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of
House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-32) Original 10 x
8 B&W photograph. (S#1092.224.1121) |
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36) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View from the
Loggia to the Garden Room. Each room at Taliesin has its own
distinctly designed Fireplace. The corner is cantilevered
over the opening. Broken ceramic dishes are embedded into
the stonework. Furniture is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The piano and music room is to the left behind the
fireplace. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the
Beauty of American Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this
entire issue to Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new
beauty in architecture and a new idea of beauty for our
time... And now at last, America has found a framework equal
to the greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank
Lloyd Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity,
beauty and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his
life..." In May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for
the November issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was
photographed during that visit. 22 of the photographs were
published in the November 1955, January 1957 and October
1959 issues of House Beautiful. This photograph was
published in the January
1957 issue of
House Beautiful, p.44. Caption: "In another room of
Taliesin, one can see enrichment in the spaces themselves,
which composed and recompose differently from different
vantage point. The materials, too, have been used to exploit
their natural beauty to the fullest. The screen is made of
small strips of wood, but it is striking as old elaborate
and grilles." Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-66) Color
photographs have not retained correct colors due to age of
images. Original 10 x
8 Color photograph. (S#1092.225.1121) |
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37) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Music Room between the Loggia and the Garden Room, behind
the fireplace. One of the many grand pianos at Taliesin. The
barrel chair was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A Chinese
screen covers the wall behind the piano. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.307. Caption: "In the
loggia of Taliesin, Mr. Wright’s home in Wisconsin, one of
seven grand pianos there quietly await the master." Part of
a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May
1955. (M.P.#1266-43) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.226.1121) |
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38) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the entrance to the Architect’s
Residence. The Garden court is just outside. In 1955,
Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank
Lloyd Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American
Life." "House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to
Frank Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in
architecture and a new idea of beauty for our time... And
now at last, America has found a framework equal to the
greatness of its concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, in the work he has done with such integrity, beauty
and freedom all the long, dedicated years of his life..." In
May, Maynard Parker photographed Taliesin for the November
issue. This partial set of 55 photographs was photographed
during that visit. 22 of the photographs were published in
the November 1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of
House Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard
Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-40) Original 10 x
8 B&W photograph. (S#1092.227.1121) |
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39) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of Mr.
Wright’s Bedroom6. Doors on the left open to a terrace.
Furniture is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A Chinese
screen adorns the wall in the background. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the January
1957 issue of House Beautiful, p.44. Caption:
"Bedroom of Taliesin has warmth and richness of repeated
structural pattern, such as ceiling light boxes, exposed
beams in skylight, as well as the textural affect of
handsome flagged and exposed stone walls." Part of a set of
55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-51) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.228.1121) |
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40) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of Mr.
Wright’s Bedroom. Doors on the left open to a terrace.
Furniture is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A Chinese
screen adorns the wall in the background. In 1955, Elizabeth
Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the January
1957 issue of House Beautiful, p.44. Caption: "Bedroom
of Taliesin has warmth and richness of repeated structural
pattern, such as ceiling light boxes, exposed beams in
skylight, as well as the textural affect of handsome flagged
and exposed stone walls." Part of a set of 55 photographs by
Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-70) Color
photographs have not retained correct colors due to age of
images. Original 10 x 8 Color photograph. (S#1092.229.1121) |
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41) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of Mr.
Wright’s Bedroom. On the desk are Chinese prints and a
harmonium. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November 1955
issue of House Beautiful, p.308. Caption: "On a shelf in his
bedroom at Taliesin lies a harmonium (near a Venetian
oak-lock) which Mr. Wright picks up and plays from time to
time with freedom, beauty and pure delight." Also published
in the October 1959
issue of House Beautiful, p.232. Part of a set of 55
photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955.
(M.P.#1266-39) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.230.1121) |
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42) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Kitchen windows. Copies of the Coonley Playhouse windows
adorn the glass at Taliesin. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the January
1957 issue of House Beautiful, p.45. Caption: "Wright
playfully designed these windows with balloons and flags for
a 1912 playhouse." Part of a set of 55 photographs by
Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-74) Color
photographs have not retained correct colors due to age of
images. Original 10 x 8 Color photograph. (S#1092.231.1121) |
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43) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the
Kitchen windows. Copies of the Coonley Playhouse windows
adorn the glass at Taliesin. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
October 1959 issue of House Beautiful, p.247.
Caption: "Wright had always developed ornament for his
houses since the earliest days. This fragment of stained
glass is from the children's playhouse on the Coonley estate
(1908) derived from the gaiety of balloons and confetti.
There were many variations on this theme in the playhouse.
He consider this a way to soften the severity of the
rectangle and to effect an easier meeting between
architecture and nature." Part of a set of 55 photographs by
Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-75) Color
photographs have not retained correct colors due to age of
images. Original 8 x 10 Color photograph. (S#1092.232.1121) |
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44) Taliesin, Spring Green,
Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). Window design
detail. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. This photograph was published in the
November
1955 issue of House Beautiful, p.346. Caption: "Cut
branches of trees and shrubs are always being tucked
overhead, below clerestory windows. They merge with the
foliage and branches seen through these high windows, giving
you the feeling that you were not really indoors." Part of a
set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker at Taliesin in May
1955. (M.P.#1266-55) Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.233.1121) |
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45) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). Rooftop view of Taliesin looking
Northwest. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-20) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.234.1121) |
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46) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View from the Northwest, of the Staff
Apartments on the west end of the complex. In 1955,
Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-8) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.235.1121) |
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47) Taliesin , Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View from the Southwest, of the Staff
Apartments on the west end of the complex. In 1955,
Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-58) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.236.1121) |
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48) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the cantilevered Terrace from
below the lower court. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-14) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.237.1121) |
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49) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Taliesin Fellowship Complex
from the South. The gymnasium/theatre is on the left, the
assembly hall is on the right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon,
editor of House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-9) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.238.1121) |
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50) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Taliesin Fellowship Complex
from the East. The East ground floor entrance to the Living
Room and Kitchen is on the left and is connected to the
Drafting Studio by a second floor walkway. The Drafting
Studio is to the right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of
House Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-12) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.239.1121) |
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51) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Taliesin Fellowship Living
Room interior. Furniture is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Two photographs of the SC Johnson Building, the Great
Workroom and the Administration Dome are in the balcony. In
1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated
the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-12) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.240.1121) |
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52 & 53) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955,
(Taliesin III 1925 - S.218). View of the Taliesin Fellowship
complex and Drafting Studio from the West. The Drafting
Studio is on the left, the Fellowship complex is on the
right. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful,
dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-56) Two copies,
different exposures. Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
(S#1092.241.1121, S#1092.241.1121) |
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54) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Drafting Studio interior. In
1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House Beautiful, dedicated
the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-57) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.243.1121) |
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55) Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1955, (Taliesin
III 1925 - S.218). View of the Midway Barn from the
Southeast. In 1955, Elizabeth Gordon, editor of House
Beautiful, dedicated the
November
issue to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Frank Lloyd
Wright, His Contribution to the Beauty of American Life."
"House Beautiful is devoting this entire issue to Frank
Lloyd Wright. He has created a new beauty in architecture
and a new idea of beauty for our time... And now at last,
America has found a framework equal to the greatness of its
concept in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, in the
work he has done with such integrity, beauty and freedom all
the long, dedicated years of his life..." In May, Maynard
Parker photographed Taliesin for the November issue. This
partial set of 55 photographs was photographed during that
visit. 22 of the photographs were published in the November
1955, January 1957 and October 1959 issues of House
Beautiful. Part of a set of 55 photographs by Maynard Parker
at Taliesin in May 1955. (M.P.#1266-59) Original 10 x 8 B&W
photograph. (S#1092.244.1121) |
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