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View of the Capitol

Charles W. Burton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wide, dirt road lined with trees on both sides. The trees are tall and slender with green leaves. On the left side of the road, there is a grassy area with a dirt path. There are people walking on the path and on the road. In the background, there is a large white building with columns and a dome-shaped roof. Two flags are flying on top of the building. The sky is blue with white clouds. The painting is titled "View of the Capitol" by Charles W. Burton.

Artwork Details

Date
1824
Medium
Watercolor, pen and black ink, and gum arabic on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 378 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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