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National Capitol

John Andrew American, born England
1856
Not on view
A view of the Capitol Building, Washington D.C.. Clipped from a journal.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: National Capitol
  • Artist: John Andrew (American (born England), Hull 1815–1870/75 Boston, Massachusetts)
  • Date: 1856
  • Medium: Wood engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 14 3/16 × 21 1/4 in. (36 × 53.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: Ref.American.9
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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