Main Content

City of Washington From Beyond the Navy Yard

Artist
G. Cooke
Date of Work
1833
Medium
oil paint
Type
Painting
Credit
White House Collection/White House Historical Association
View in the Digital Library

City of Washington From Beyond the Navy Yard

This oil painting by G. Cooke, also known as George Cooke, depicts the City of Washington as it appeared in 1833. The canvas shows a wide view of Washington from across the river, including the Navy Yard, the Capitol building and the White House as key landmarks within the city. Born in Maryland, Cooke began painting full-time around 1820, gradually gaining a reputation for landscapes. He studied under Charles Bird King in Washington.

You Might Also Like