J.P. Morgan's Library, Morgan Library, 2009

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pierpont Morgan Library

Architecture, Italian -- Influence

Interior architecture

Interior decoration

Mural painting and decoration

J.P. Morgan's library. One of a suite of three rooms in the original Morgan Library building, 33 East 36th Street. Built 1903-1906 ; Architect: Charles McKim of McKim, Meade & White.

The library opens off of the east side of the rotunda. This photograph shows the room's east wall, which is lined with wooden bookshelves holding volumes from Morgan's collection. The ceiling-high tiered shelving is broken by a massive Italian Renaissance fireplace. Above the fireplace hangs a 16th century Flemish tapestry depicting the Triumph of Avarice. Henry Siddons Mowbray created the murals which decorate the room's ceiling. Visible in this image are the lunettes and spandrels formed by the ceiling's groin vaults. The design of the spandrels was inspired by ornamentation Mowbray saw at the Villa Farnesina in Rome. The lunettes alternate between female muses and portraits of historical leaders.

Lieberman, Ralph

Mowbray, H. Siddons (Harry Siddons), 1858-1928

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2009

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pierpont Morgan Library and Annex

1 digital photograph

33 East 36th Street

Lunette, Rotunda, Morgan Library, 2009

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pierpont Morgan Library

Interior architecture

Art, Italian -- Influence

Mural painting and decoration

Poets in art

View of the old entrance to the Morgan library, 33 East 36th Street. Built 1903-1906 ; Architect: Charles McKim of McKim, Meade & White. The rotunda connected the building's three main rooms: J.P. Morgan's study, J.P. Morgan's library, and the librarian's office. Visitors now enter through a side door which connects the McKim building to the Renzo Piano atrium.

The rotunda's dome rises above the composite capitals of the hall's white marble pilasters and green marble columns. The dome's murals are by Henry Siddons Mowbray who looked to Italian Renaissance prototypes when designing his decorative scheme. Pictured is the lunette on the west wall of the rotunda. Mowbray's mural depicts the muse of Lyrical Poetry flanked by poets Tasso and Petrarch.

Lieberman, Ralph

Mowbray, H. Siddons (Harry Siddons), 1858-1928

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2009

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pierpont Morgan Library and Annex

1 digital photograph

33 East 36th Street

Rotunda, Morgan Library, 2009

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pierpont Morgan Library

Interior decoration

Renaissance revival (Architecture) -- Italian influences

Mowbray, H. Siddons (Harry Siddons), 1858-1928

Interior architecture

Old entrance to the Morgan library, 33 East 36th Street. Built 1903-1906 ; Architect: Charles McKim of McKim, Meade & White. The rotunda connected the building's three main rooms: J.P. Morgan's study, J.P. Morgan's library, and the librarian's office. Visitors now enter through a side door which connects the McKim building to the Renzo Piano atrium.

The main entrance to the Morgan Library is on the south side of the rotunda, or entrance hall. To the east is the entrance to Morgan's personal library, to the west is the entrance to his study, and to the north, across from the main doors, is the entrance to the Librarian's office. This entrance is framed in an apse which terminates in a semi-dome. Above the white marble door frame is a lunette holding sculpture by Della Robbia. Other notable features of the rotunda include the colored-marble floor, marble pilasters with Composite capitals, and free-standing marble columns which act as lamps. The Italian Renaissance inspired decorative scheme for the rotunda's dome, partially visible in this photograph, was designed and executed by Henry Siddons Mowbray.

Lieberman, Ralph

Mowbray, H. Siddons (Harry Siddons), 1858-1928

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2009

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pierpont Morgan Library and Annex

1 digital photograph

33 East 36th Street

J.P. Morgan's study, Morgan Library, 2009

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pierpont Morgan Library

Interior architecture

Interior decoration

Renaissance revival (Architecture) -- Italian influences

Architecture, Italian -- 16th century

J.P. Morgan's study. One of a suite of three rooms in the original Morgan Library building, 33 East 36th Street. Built 1903-1906 ; Architect: Charles McKim of McKim, Meade & White.

Morgan's study opens off the west side of the library's rotunda. The room's original furnishings remain intact and they are supplemented with additional works of art from the Morgan collection. The red silk wall coverings copy hangings from the Chigi Palace in Rome. Architect Charles McKim purchased the antique Italian wooden ceiling in 1905 but its exact origins remain unknown. The studio of Desiderio da Settignano is traditionally credited with creating the room's marble fireplace. Hanging above the fireplace is a portrait of Pierpont Morgan by painter Frank Holl.

Lieberman, Ralph

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2009

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pierpont Morgan Library and Annex

1 digital photograph

33 East 36th Street

Fireplace, Librarian's office, Morgan Library, 2009

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pierpont Morgan Library

Interior architecture

Greene, Belle da Costa

Interior decoration

Museum architecture

Librarian's office, Morgan Library, 2009.

One of a suite of three rooms in the original Morgan Library building, 33 East 36th Street. Built 1903-1906 ; Architect: Charles McKim of McKim, Meade & White. This room originally served as Belle Greene's study. Greene was the librarian in charge of J. Pierpont Morgan's library from 1905 until 1924 and director of the Pierpont Morgan Library from 1924 until 1948.

Lieberman, Ralph

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2009

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pierpont Morgan Library and Annex

1 digital photograph

33 East 36th Street

Librarian's office, Morgan Library, 2009

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Pierpont Morgan Library

Museum architecture

Interior architecture

Greene, Belle da Costa

Interior decoration

Librarian's office, Morgan Library, 2009.

One of a suite of three rooms in the original Morgan Library building, 33 East 36th Street. Built 1903-1906 ; Architect: Charles McKim of McKim, Meade & White. This room originally served as Belle Greene's study. Greene was the librarian in charge of J. Pierpont Morgan's library from 1905 until 1924 and director of the Pierpont Morgan Library from 1924 until 1948.

Lieberman, Ralph

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2009

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Pierpont Morgan Library and Annex

1 digital photograph

33 East 36th Street

Detail of 23 Park Avenue, 1977.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Robb, James Hampden -- Homes and haunts.

Robb, Cornelia Van Rensselaer -- Homes and haunts.

Decoration and ornament, Architectural.

Palaces -- Italy -- Influence.

Professional associations.

Detail of windows on side of 23 Park Avenue.

Originally built in 1898 for J. Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb. Architect: Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Acquired by the Advertising Club of New York in 1923. The group had the building remodeled by architect Fred F. French, and the club opened in 1924. During repairs following a 1946 fire, the building was expanded to include an adjacent home at 103 E. 35th St. The building is now an apartment house.

Pins, Anita.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

1977

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Image courtesy of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association.

Advertising Club of New York ; James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

(Former) James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

1 photographic reproduction ; 10.6 x 16.8 cm.

23 Park Avenue; 101-103 East 35th Street

23 Park Avenue

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Palaces -- Italy -- Influence.

Robb, Cornelia Van Rensselaer -- Homes and haunts.

Robb, James Hampden -- Homes and haunts.

Palazzi -- Influence.

Professional associations.

23 Park Avenue

Originally built in 1898 for J. Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb. Architect: Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Acquired by the Advertising Club of New York in 1923. The group had the building remodeled by architect Fred F. French, and the club opened in 1924. During repairs following a 1946 fire, the building was expanded to include an adjacent home at 103 E. 35th St. The building is now an apartment house.

Pins, Anita.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

1977

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Image courtesy of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association.

Advertising Club of New York ; James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

(Former) James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

1 photographic reproduction ; 16.6 x 24.8 cm.

23 Park Avenue; 101-103 East 35th Street

23 Park Avenue, June 2008.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Robb, Cornelia Van Rensselaer -- Homes and haunts.

Robb, James Hampden -- Homes and haunts.

Scaffolding.

Street life.

Professional associations.

23 Park Avenue; NE corner of Park Avenue and E. 35th St. Also known as: 101-103 E. 35th St. Building under scaffolding at time of photograph.

Originally built in 1898 for J. Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb. Architect: Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Acquired by the Advertising Club of New York in 1923. The group had the building remodeled by architect Fred F. French, and the club opened in 1924. During repairs following a 1946 fire, the building was expanded to include an adjacent home at 103 E. 35th St. The building is now an apartment house.

Waldvogel, Peter.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

2008

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Advertising Club of New York; James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

(Former) James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

1 digital photograph

23 Park Avenue; 101-103 East 35th Street

23 Park Avenue, 1977.

Murray Hill Neighborhood (New York, N.Y.)

Palaces -- Italy -- Influence.

Robb, Cornelia Van Rensselaer -- Homes and haunts.

Robb, James Hampden -- Homes and haunts.

Palazzi -- Influence.

Professional associations.

23 Park Avenue; NE corner of Park Avenue and E. 35th St. Also known as: 101-103 E. 35th St.

Originally built in 1898 for J. Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb. Architect: Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. Acquired by the Advertising Club of New York in 1923. The group had the building remodeled by architect Fred F. French, and the club opened in 1924. During repairs following a 1946 fire, the building was expanded to include an adjacent home at 103 E. 35th St. The building is now an apartment house.

Pins, Anita.

Mina Rees Library; City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

1977

City University of New York. Graduate School and University Center.

The images and information provided in this collection may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, except for "fair use" as defined by copyright law.

Image courtesy of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association.

Advertising Club of New York; James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

(Former) James Hampden and Cornelia Van Rensselaer Robb House

1 photographic reproduction ; 10 x 16.3 cm.

23 Park Avenue; 101-103 East 35th Street