The National picture gallery in the rotunda of the Capitol : a collection of paintings illustrating the discovery of America and the early history of the United States / Executed expressly by order of Congress, by the most celebrated American artists.

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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Washington : [s.n.], c1860.
Description
[4] leaves, [10] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 x 30 cm.

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    Ill
    Notes
    • Illustrated and engraved t.p.
    • Copyright date on printed wrapper: 1859.
    • Plates accompanied by leaves with outline drawings and explanatory letter-press.
    • Engravings by Robert Metzeroth of paintings by Peale, Vanderlyn, Powell, Chapman, Trumbull, Weir, and Stuart.
    OCLC
    4748492
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