Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol Street, S.E North side Washington District of Columbia 20003
Date:
1932
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 82.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1994.
Folger Shakespeare Library, 2006.
Image on file.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, A-33.
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Summary:
The mask of tragedy is a relief of a face over the east entrance on the north facade of the library. The mask of comedy is a relief of a face over the west entrance on the north facade of the library. The face of tragedy has a furrowed brow and an open mouth. The face of comedy has a open smiling mouth. Both faces have deep set eyes, long curly hair, beards, and moustaches.
