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Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way, Emanuel Leutze

Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way

Emanuel Leutze (American) (1816-1868)

Movement
Romanticism
Date
1861–1862
Medium
Stereochromy
Dimensions
609.6 × 914.4 cm
Collection
United States Capitol, United States
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Architect of the Capitol, public domain

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