Astor Gallery--The Astoria

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Title

Astor Gallery--The Astoria

Subject

Galleries (Architecture)

Description

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Astor Gallery at the Astoria from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.

From the publication: "THE ASTOR GALLERY (after the Palais Soubise, Paris). Its sixteen magnificent allegorical paintings, of the twelve months and the four seasons, are by Simmons." Referencing murals by American artist Edward Simmons that can now be found in the Silver Corridor of the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.

Creator

Boldt, George C., 1851-1916

Publisher

Edition de Luxe.

Date

1903

Contributor

Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925
Simmons, Edward, 1852-1931

Relation

Histories & Publications

Is Part Of

Boldt, G. C. (c.1903). The Waldorf-Astoria: New York. New York: Edition de Luxe.

Format

image | jpeg

Type

StillImage

Coverage

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Astor Gallery -- Astoria

Original Format

promotional materials

Physical Dimensions

7.5x9

Citation

Boldt, George C., 1851-1916, “Astor Gallery--The Astoria,” Host to the World, accessed November 5, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/153.