Architectural elevation of the façade of the proposed Capitol Building. The building is three stories with both flat and arched windows. The roof is supported by four large columns. Inscriptions and signature appear at bottom right and. Made for the Capitol and White House Drawing Competition held by the United States government in 1792.

No. 4, Section Through the Pricked Line marked D.D.D.D in the plans

Description

Architectural elevation of the façade of the proposed Capitol Building. The building is three stories with both flat and arched windows. The roof is supported by four large columns. Inscriptions and signature appear at bottom right and. Made for the Capitol and White House Drawing Competition held by the United States government in 1792.

Creator

McIntire, Samuel, 1757-1813

Date

1792

Materials

Pencil, pen and iron gall ink on creme paper

Dimensions

8 7/8 H x 18 7/16 W inches

Object ID

1976.88.48

Accession Number

1976.88

Resource ID

8399

Notes

Signed lower right corner: "S. McIntire Delin."

Credit Line

Gift of John Hazlehurst Boneval Latrobe

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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