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Being a
photo-realist, I am very dependent on finding accurate reference
materials for each painting. It is not always easy, but I've found the
National Archives to be a treasure trove - especially for early photos
of Washington. I especially enjoyed working out how to feature the gas
lights. Although the Capitol dome was lighted by electricity in 1919,
the lamps outside were gas, giving the whole scene a misty, moody glow.
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