The Capitol at Washington, United States

• Artist: Unattributed
• Medium: Woodblock print, modern hand coloring
• Publish Details: London, 1859
• Measurements: 11 x 16 in. (sheet), 15 x 20 1/8 in. (mat)
• Conditions: Excellent condition

A genuine antique wood-engraved print from the golden age of illustrated journalism. Published in the Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly and the most influential periodical of its kind, this folio-sized print offers a vivid window into 19th-century life.

Before photography reached the public, these meticulously crafted engravings were how readers experienced the world: current events, famous personalities, exotic travel destinations, and scenes of everyday life rendered with remarkable detail and artistry. Today, they survive as some of the most sought-after visual documents of the Victorian era.

While these newspapers once circulated by the thousands, precious few prints remain in collectible condition. This is a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of publishing history, equally at home in a curated collection, a study, or framed as a distinctive statement piece.