Portrait Medallion of John M. Carrère, 1911

Collection context

Creator:
Heber, Carl Augustus, 1875-1956.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

1 bronze uniface; 6.25 in. diameter.

Biographical / historical:

John M. Carrère (1858-1911) was a partner in the distinguished New York architectural firm of Carrère & Hastings, which designed many private residences and public buildings, including the United States Senate and House Office Building in Washington, D.C. and the New York Public Library.

The sculptor Carl Augustus Herber was born in Stuttgart, Germany. After immigrating to America and attending the Art Institute of Chicago, he continued his studies in Paris. He was known primarily as a sculptor of monuments.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Location of this collection:
300 Avery Hall
1172 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
Contact:
avery-drawings@columbia.edu