Connecticut State Capitol
19th century
Medium
Graphic Arts-Print
Classification
Graphic Arts-Print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ellen R. Wheeler
Accession Number
1970.311
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection this 19th-century arts print captures the grandeur of the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford Titled *Connecticut State Capitol*, unidentified work vividly portrays the iconic building—a symbol of state governance—complete with lively details like horses, a carriage and a figure group in the foreground. These elements evoke the bustling energy of 19-century New England life, offering visitors a window into an era when such prints were popular for documenting architectural landmarks and civic pride. Created as a print, likely throug...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –