Georgetown and Federal City or City of Washington
1801
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1801
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet riverside scene with rolling hills, a few small buildings, and a winding road. Two people are riding in a cart near the bottom, while a lone horse stands nearby. Trees line the shore, and a few ships dot the water in the distance. The title at the bottom names it *Georgetown and Federal City*, so this is an early view of Washington, D.C. The artist used soft browns and grays to keep it calm and orderly. Check out how this was made using aquatint, a printmaking technique.
