Photograph of Sketch by Thomas Jefferson for the U.S. Capitol – Historic Photo Reproduction
(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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Photograph of Sketch by Thomas Jefferson for the U.S. Capitol comes to life in this historic photograph, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
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Photograph of Sketch by Thomas Jefferson for the U.S. Capitol
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This photograph reproduces a sketch Thomas Jefferson drew for the U.S. Capitol, a building he helped shape at a time when the new federal government had no permanent home. In 1792 the commissioners in Washington opened a design competition for the building, and Jefferson, then Secretary of State, was among those who offered ideas, drawing on his admiration for classical architecture. The competition was won by William Thornton's design, but Jefferson's influence on the Capitol's classical character is still visible in the building. The print lets viewers see his hand in the planning of the nation's legislative seat.
| Medium | photographic print |
|---|---|
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 2,252 × 1,500 px · prints to 8 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-108126 |
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