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Fountain and rockery of the Huntington residence



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  • Rockery and fountain of the Huntington residence

    Rockery and fountain of the Huntington residence

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    View of fountain in the rockery with dense foliage surrounding it, the loggia in the background. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence: rockery." Printed label on verso reads "Center portion of rockery overgrown with luxuriant tropical foliage plants."

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  • Rockery with fountain and cycads near the Huntington residence

    Rockery with fountain and cycads near the Huntington residence

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    View of fountain and plants on east side of house in front of the loggia. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence: rockery with fountain and cycads." Appeared in International Photographer, Hollywood, California, in September 1930.

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  • Fountain at the entrance to the Huntington residence, circa 1920

    Fountain at the entrance to the Huntington residence, circa 1920

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    Bacchante bronze fountain by Frederick MacMonnies at the entrance to the Huntington residence, north of the loggia, also showing rockery and cycads. MS notes read "HEH residence: fountain and rockery, c. 1920" and "Fountain and portico about 1920."

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  • North façade of the Huntington residence

    North façade of the Huntington residence

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    View of the north side of the residence, this image shows little foliage and few statues and the fountain that was later in front of the door is not yet present, so it may date to shortly after the completion of construction on the residence. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence: north facade."

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  • Small drawing room of the Huntington residence

    Small drawing room of the Huntington residence

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    View of the north end of the small drawing room in the residence, the dining room is visible through the open door. Reflected in the mirror is Thomas Gainsborough's The Cottage Door (circa 1780). Through the door can be seen Gainsborough's Elizabeth (Jenks) Beaufoy, later Elizabeth Pycroft (circa 1780). The clock on the mantel is stamped Japy Frères et Cie and is from 1785 or later. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence as art gallery: large drawing room." This identification as the large drawing room is incorrect. Stamp on verso reads "This print is released as a personal courtesy and is not for publication. All syndicate and publication rights reserved. Eyre Powell Press Service."

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  • Huntington residence from the southeast

    Huntington residence from the southeast

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    A view of the south east corner of the Huntington residence, showing the loggia. MS note on folder reads "HEH residence: south and west facades." MS note on verso reads "HEH residence: loggia."

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