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Fortune Turns on Her Wheel The Fate of Kings by Herman T. Schladermundt
Fortune Turns on Her Wheel The Fate of Kings

Fortune Turns on Her Wheel The Fate of Kings

Artist
Year1918
Classification painting
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions4-1/2' x 8'9"
Credits Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • Located above the elevators on the 19th Street entrance. This allegory depicts a reclining female in ancient greek/roman garb, representing Fortune, with her hand on a spinning wheel behind her.  Grecian ornamentation surrounding her - garland of flowers, helmets, and medallions.  Rectangular shape, within lunette.