Latrobe's view of America, 1795-1820 : selections from the watercolors and sketches / Edward C. Carter II, John C. Van Horne, and Charles E. Brownell, editors, Tina H. Sheller, associate editor ; with the assistance of Stephen F. Lintner, J. Frederick Fausz, and Geraldine S. Vickers.

Main entry:

Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.

Title & Author:

Publication:

New Haven : Published for the Maryland Historical Society by Yale University Press, 1985.

Description:

xxi, 400 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 x 28 cm.

Series:

The Papers of Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Series III, The Sketchbooks and miscellaneous drawings

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-392) and index.
Benjamin Latrobe (1764-1820): architect, engineer, traveler, and naturalist / by Edward C. Carter II -- An introduction to the art of Latrobe's drawings / by Charles E. Brownell -- Editorial considerations / by John C. Van Horne -- Latrobe's view of America, 1795-1820.

Summary:

A collection of watercolors and sketches of America from renowned architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Called the "Father of American Architecture," he is best known for his design of the United States Capitol, as well as his design of the Baltimore Basilica, the first Catholic Cathedral built in the United States.

ISBN:

0300029497
9780300029499

Subject:

Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Drawing, American 19th century.
Drawing, American 18th century.
Watercolor painting 19th century.
Watercolor painting 18th century.
Art, American 19th century.
Art, American 18th century.
Art américain 19e siècle.
Art américain 18e siècle.
Dessin américain 19e siècle.
Dessin américain 18e siècle.
Aquarelle 19e siècle.
Aquarelle 18e siècle.
United States In art.
États-Unis Ouvrages illustrés.
United States
American watercolour paintings Latrobe, Benjamin Henry - Illustrations

Form/genre:

In art.
works of art.
Art
Œuvres d'art.

Added entries:

Carter, Edward C., II, 1928-2002, editor.
Van Horne, John C., editor.
Brownell, Charles E., editor.
Maryland Historical Society.
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820. Papers of Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Series III, Sketchbooks and miscellaneous drawings.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 183008
Call No.: ID:85-B5487
Status: Available

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