Latrobe's design for the Washington Monument

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Title
Latrobe's design for the Washington Monument
Creator
Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Date
1799
Description
In 1799 Architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe submitted this proposal for the Washington Monument. The design was meant to be incorporated into the original design of Washington, DC, but budget problems prevented its construction. The plan included the pyramid monument you see here, a terrace, and murals with allegorical figures covering the ceiling inside the monument.
Extent
51 x 61 cm.
Source
The Library of Congress, View Original.
Coverage
Pre-1800s
Original Format
Architectural drawing with ink, watercolor, wash, and graphite on paper.