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[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section] – Vintage Print

[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section], and Engineering (ADE) Drawings" (http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/103_ade.html)." — historic drawing
[United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section], and Engineering (ADE) Drawings" (http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/103_ade.html).". Historic drawing from the Washington DC collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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Step back in time with [United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Section], a historic drawing rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

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A cross-section of the United States Capitol, labeled with the name of S. Hallet, shows the building cut open to reveal how its interior spaces and roof were meant to fit together. The drawing is built from ink and graphite lines, with watercolor and wash added for tone. Stephen Hallet, a French-trained architect, was one of the men who worked on the Capitol's design in the early 1790s, before his role ended in a dispute with the commissioners overseeing the project. The inscription also notes that this is a reference copy, so it documents a design stage rather than the finished building.

Created / publishedand Engineering (ADE) Drawings" (http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/103_ade.html)."
Medium1 drawing : wash, watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper.
GenreInscription: C4. Section on the plan C1. S. Hallet. Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).
SourceLibrary of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Original scan1,536 × 565 px · prints to 5 × 2 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-HPA-175808

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