The City of Washington: Bird's-Eye View from the Potomac—Looking North 1892
currierandives
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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tea stained
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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natural palette
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botanical art
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watercolor
"The City of Washington: Bird's-Eye View from the Potomac—Looking North" is a chromolithograph print created by the American printmaking firm Currier and Ives in 1892. This detailed panoramic view showcases Washington D.C. from a bird's-eye perspective, focusing on the city's layout and prominent landmarks, including the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, and the Potomac River. This print, measuring 52.07 × 83.82 cm, was likely popular among Americans seeking to appreciate the nation's capital city.
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