Capitol, Washington D.C.

Historic Etching Showcases Early Architectural Design of the United States Capitol

This archival paper print displays a detailed monochrome engraving of the federal Capitol building in Washington DC. The talented illustrator Woll created this precise architectural study in late 1937. The fine composition captures the classical dome structure and monumental columns of the grand facade. Dense clouds gather across the sky to create a dramatic background for the government monument.

Archival Inscription Remembers Andrew Jackson Legislative Career in the Senate

The intricate layout features extensive handwritten historical notes across the wide lower margin of the sheet. This elegant cursive text describes the early political journey of statesman Andrew Jackson inside the building. The inscription highlights his specific service as a prominent United States Senator during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This rare legal artifact belongs to the collection of Herbert Fletcher in Houston Texas.