City of Washington From Beyond the Navy Yard

This oil painting by G. Cooke, also known as George Cooke, depicts the City of Washington as it appeared in 1833. The canvas shows a wide view of Washington from across the river, including the Navy Yard, the Capitol building and the White House as key landmarks within the city. Born in Maryland, Cooke began painting full-time around 1820, gradually gaining a reputation for landscapes. He studied under Charles Bird King in Washington.