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.
Published for the Maryland Historical Society by Yale University Press,
Date of Publication
1985.
Physical Description
xxi, 400 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 x 28 cm.
Series
The Papers of Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Series III, The Sketchbooks and miscellaneous drawings
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 387-392.
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. The 161 drawings, sketches, and watercolors in the volume cover a wide variety of subjects: rivers, roads, bridges, canals, towns, flora and fauna, people in their homes and at work and play.
