Architectural elevation of the façade of the proposed Capitol Building. The building features a central rotunda and portico flanked by a two-story wing on each side. An eagle seal is placed in the frieze on the portico. Statues stand atop the corners of the building as well as the dome. Made for the Capitol Drawing…

No. 2 of Samuel Dobie’s inv. and del. for a Capital to be Built in the City of Washington

Description

Architectural elevation of the façade of the proposed Capitol Building. The building features a central rotunda and portico flanked by a two-story wing on each side. An eagle seal is placed in the frieze on the portico. Statues stand atop the corners of the building as well as the dome. Made for the Capitol Drawing Competition held by the United States government in 1792.

Creator

Dobie, Samuel, 1730-1798

Date

1792

Materials

Pencil, pen and iron gall ink on creme paper

Dimensions

14 11/16 H x 19 3/8 W inches

Object ID

1976.88.40

Resource ID

8392

Notes

Signed lower edger: "No. 2 of Samuel Dobie's inv. and del. for a Capital to be Built in the City of Washington."

Credit Line

Gift of John Hazlehurst Boneval Latrobe

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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