Columbia from the Capitol

1865-1866

George N. Barnard

Associated Names
George N. Barnard

Artist, American, 1819 - 1902

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with ruins of a city. There are scattered large stone blocks, remnants of machinery, and a wooden fence marking a boundary. A deserted street leads into the distance, surrounded by charred and skeletal remains of buildings. Trees and faint structures can be seen on the horizon. The sky is filled with large clouds, casting somber light over the scene. The photograph's monochromatic palette emphasizes the contrast between sky and ruins.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

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Inscriptions

center, under image on sheet in letterpress: Photo from nature. By G.N. Barnard. / COLUMBIA FROM THE CAPITOL.; on verso, by unknown hand, upper right in graphite: 12077-53J

Wikidata ID

Q64154228

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