View of Washington

1852

Edward Sachse

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Edward Sachse

Artist, American, 1804 - 1873

E. Sachse & Co., active 1840s-1870s

Printer

E. Sachse & Co., active 1840s-1870s

Publisher

The image depicts a bird's-eye view of Washington city, showcasing a detailed cityscape. A large building with arches, a domed roof, and two flags is featured prominently. Horse-drawn carriages and people are visible nearby. The streets are orderly, lined with trees, leading to a central open area with a tall monument. The horizon separates the sky from the urban and natural landscape. The color palette includes warm earth tones, greens for the trees, and cooler blues for the sky and water. The illustration is detailed, capturing architectural and landscape features accurately.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(C. J. Sloane and Co., Washington, DC); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1953; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Inscriptions

Text at bottom on stone:
Drawn from nature and on stone by E. Sachse / Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1852 by E. Sachse & Co. in the Clerks office of the District Court / Lith and print in colors by E. Sachse & Company / View of Washington. / Published and sold by E. Sachse & Co. Baltimore Md.

Wikidata ID

Q77013530

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