The image is of the United States Custom House, a government building located in Washington, DC. The building is a two-story structure with a pediment on the top and columns on either side. The pediment is made of stone and has intricate carvings on the sides. The front of the building has a set of stairs leading up to the entrance. There is a palm tree on the right side of the image and a street lamp on the left side. A person can be seen walking up the stairs. The sky is cloudy and the overall atmosphere of the photo is gloomy.