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C.J. Sloane & Co.

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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.
Edward Sachse, E. Sachse & Co., active 1840s-1870s, E. Sachse & Co., active 1840s-1870s, View of Washington, 1852, chromolithograph with watercolor additions on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1953), 2015.19.779

View of Washington

Edward Sachse, E. Sachse & Co., active 1840s-1870s, E. Sachse & Co., active 1840s-1870s · 1852 · chromolithograph with watercolor additions on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.779