The Main Reading Room in the Library of Congress. Eight giant marble columns support 10' high allegorical female figures representing civilised life.

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Size: 4912px × 7360px
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Photo credit: © Craig Jack Photographic / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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