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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
Museum record:
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