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U.S. Capitol circa 1836
- Date of Work
- c. 1836-1837
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association
U.S. Capitol circa 1836
This painting of the U.S. Capitol was done by an unknown artist after William Henry Bartlett. The building represents the Old Capitol as completed by Architect of the Capitol Charles Bulfinch, circa 1836-1837, with Pennsylvania Avenue below it. People in various types of dress walk along the road.
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