Louisiana Old State Capitol Stained-Glass Dome — Carol M. Highsmith, 2021

Brilliant panes of red, blue, yellow, and orange glass radiate across the extraordinary stained-glass ceiling of Louisiana’s Old State Capitol in this 2021 photograph by Carol M. Highsmith. Gothic-inspired structural ribs and repeating geometric panels create a richly symmetrical composition filled with color, pattern, and architectural drama.

Located in Baton Rouge, the historic Neo-Gothic building was originally designed by architect James Dakin and later reconstructed by William Freret, who installed the stained-glass dome that became one of its defining interior features. Highsmith’s photograph transforms this remarkable architectural detail into a vibrant study of geometry, light, and historic American design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Carol M. Highsmith
• Title: Extraordinary stained-glass ceiling inside Louisiana's Old State Capitol Building in Baton Rouge, which dates to 1852 and served as the seat of state government for 80 years
• Original title: Extraordinary stained-glass ceiling inside Louisiana's Old State Capitol Building in Baton Rouge, which dates to 1852 and served as the seat of state government for 80 years
• Series: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project
• Date: February 21, 2021
• Period: Early 21st century
• Place of Origin: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
• Medium: Digital color photograph, TIFF

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