Capitol Building, Washington DC

Made in 1846, John Plumbe's daguerreotype image of the US Capitol Building is the earliest surviving photograph of the building. This image shows the Capitol Building with the old copper-sheathed wooden dome, and without the massive extensions it has today.

We've digitally restored this historic photograph while maintaining the rough daguerreotype edges, lending it historic charm. You can bring this iconic DC photograph into your home or office with our fine art reproduction prints. Each print is made with care by our skilled team and inspected to ensure it is flawless before it ships to you. We exclusively use archival, museum-quality materials for our prints, ensuring they are the highest-quality prints on the market. Our paper and canvas are both rated to last over 100 years. You can read more about our prints and materials here. 

Please reach out if you have any questions or if you'd like to discuss a custom size! We're happy to accommodate requests for custom prints whenever possible.