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Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793 (engraving)
ARH404283 Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: city designed by Pierre Charles L Enfant (1754-1825) a French-born American architect and urban planner; appointed by George Washington to design a new federal capital; District of Columbia; ); eCentre Historique des Archives Nationales; eArchives Charmet; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23251754
© Centre Historique des Archives Nationales Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793. This captivating engraving, sourced from Bridgeman Images at Fine Art Finder, offers a unique glimpse into the early history of the United States capital. The intricate details of the city's original design are beautifully preserved in this authentic reproduction, making it an essential addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection. Transport yourself back to the 18th century and relive the story of Washington D.C.'s founding.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.3cm x 42cm (19" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Plan of the City of Washington as originally laid out in 1793" offers a glimpse into the early stages of one of America's most iconic cities. Created by an anonymous American School artist in the 18th century, this print showcases the meticulous planning and vision behind Washington D. C. 's design. The city's layout was entrusted to Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French-born American architect and urban planner who was appointed by none other than George Washington himself. This historic plan serves as a testament to L'Enfant's expertise and his ability to envision a grand capital for the newly formed United States. As we examine this engraving, we are transported back in time to witness the birth of Washington D. C. , with its carefully designed streets and intricate network that would soon become home to countless government buildings, monuments, and institutions. The Potomac River gracefully winds through this map-like town, adding both beauty and practicality to its layout. Today, Washington D. C. stands as a symbol of democracy and power on an international scale. This print not only captures its original conception but also reminds us of how far it has come since then. As we admire this historical artifact from Fine Art Finder's collection at Centre Historique des Archives Nationales in Paris, France, let us appreciate the rich history embedded within every street corner and building facade that make up our nation's capital.
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