{"product_id":"1852-washington-dc-birds-eye-view-map","title":"1852 Washington DC Bird's Eye View Map - Antebellum Capital City Panorama - Potomac River Cartography - Museum-Quality Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1852 Washington DC Bird's Eye View Map - Potomac Wall Art. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn from nature and published in 1852 by E. Sachse and Company of Baltimore, this vivid bird's-eye view presents Washington, D.C. looking west with the United States Capitol rising in the foreground. Broad avenues and open squares stretch toward the Potomac River and the hills of Virginia beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Capitol appears here with its original low copper dome, years before construction began on the towering cast iron replacement completed in 1866. In 1852, Washington remained a half-built settlement of muddy streets and scattered buildings, its grand design by Pierre Charles L'Enfant still decades from full realization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward Sachse, a German-born artist who settled in Maryland during the 1840s, became one of America's finest producers of topographic panoramic views. His firm drew with meticulous architectural detail, documenting growing communities across the Eastern seaboard for buyers who prized accuracy alongside beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction offers a window into the formative years of a national seat of power still taking shape amid open fields and ambitious blueprints. Considered among the earliest and most important color views of the era, it brings historic significance to any office, study, or living room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":48447164514493,"sku":"ENMAP0760_1624L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 Inch","offer_id":48447164547261,"sku":"ENMAP0760_2436L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1e94OGj5nXHi1tgCEJFiZE6-IFkzbBhQm_w1000.jpg?v=1789455463","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1852-washington-dc-birds-eye-view-map","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}