Details
Creator Fenderich, Charles, artist.
Contributor Fischer, William, publisher.
Pratt, W. A. (William A.), 1818-1879, artist.
Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 5-1886, printer.
Title Elevation of the eastern front of the Capitol of the United States [graphic] / drawn by Wm. A. Pratt, Rural Architt. & Surveyor; lithographed by Chas. Fenderich, Washn. City.
Publisher Washington City : Published by William Fischer, Stationers Hall, (Philada. : [Printed by P.S. Duval]
Date 1839
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph ; sheet 51 x 41 cm (20 x 16 in.)
Description Exterior view of the east front of the U.S. Capitol building with landscaped lawn in the foreground. Shows the neoclassical-style building with decorative columns and a pediment with sculptures. Two American flags fly atop the building on flagpoles. People walk on the staircase leading to the entrance. In the foreground is a manicured lawn with walkways lined with trees. Men, women, children, and several dogs walk the grounds.
Notes Title from item.
Date from copyright statement: Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1839 by William Fischer, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Eastern Distt. of Pa.
Attributed to P.S. Duval based on similar print in the collection of the Library of Congress.
Gift of David Doret.
Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2009, p. 51-2.
Subject United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Capitols -- Washington (D.C.)
Lawns -- Washington (D.C.)
Pedestrians -- Washington (D.C.)
Genre Lithographs -- 1830-1840.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **GC- government buildings [P.2009.6.6]
Accession number P.2009.6.6