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United States Branch Bank, Wall Street

Charles W. Burton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. The image shows a street scene with old buildings on both sides. The left side has a row of large, connected multi-story buildings. The right side has a smaller two-story building with a sign reading 'Bank'. People are on the sidewalk and in the street. A tree is on the right side. The ground appears to be cobblestone. A lamppost stands near the tree. The building on the right reads 'United States Branch Bank'. The artist's name appears to be 'Charles W. Burton'.

Artwork Details

Date
1831
Medium
Watercolor and graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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