Details
Creator Hunter, Thomas, approximately 1828-approximately 1894, artist.
Contributor Austin, S.H., printer.
Mills, Robert, 1781-1855, architect.
Title Washington National Monument, Washington, D. C. [graphic] / T. Hunter, lith. Phila.
Publisher Philadelphia : S. H. Austin
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1885
Date 1885
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph ; sheet 45 x 60 cm (17.5 x 23.5 in.)
Description Print commemorating the Washington Monument after the designs of Robert Mills and constructed 1848 to 1884 in Washington, D.C. In the center, shows the original designs created by Mills of a large obelisk with a colonnaded building at the base. On top of the building's portico are sculptures of Washington standing in a chariot holding the reins of six horses. Flanking the staircase leading to the monument are sculptures of Patrick Henry and Jefferson. In the background, the White House and U.S. Capitol building are visible. Numerous pedestrians walk around the monument and other landmarks. An eagle soars through the air in the left. Below the image are three vignettes depicting Washington resigning his commission to Congress; a bust-length portrait of Washington; and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Notes Title from item.
Date from copyright statement: Copyright 1885, by S.H. Austin, 129 S. 7th St. Phila.
Gift of David Doret.
Subject Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Portraits.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
United States. Declaration of Independence -- Signers.
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Eagles.
Monuments & memorials -- Washington (D.C.)
Obelisks -- Washington (D.C.)
Pedestrians -- Washington (D.C.)
Washington Monument (Washington, D.C.)
Geographic subject Washington (D.C.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Genre Lithographs -- 1880-1890.
Associated name Mills, Robert, 1781-1855, architect.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *Doret and Mitchell Collection – Prints [P.2022.62.3.42]
Accession number P.2022.62.3.42