This drawing shows the faint outline of a domed building. The representation is minimalistic, with few details of the building shown besides the dome and vertical lines that might suggest columns. The drawing is in pale yellow lines on a reddish-brown surface which is covered with other small scratches and lines.

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Sketch for Ohio State Capitol Design

Thomas Cole (American, 1801 - 1848)

c. 1838

Medium: drawing on wood
Classification: Painting
Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 16.5 cm (14 x 6 1/2 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line: Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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