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Gen: George Washington.
Gen: George Washington.

Gen: George Washington.

Printer (American, 1840 - 1867)
Publisher (American, 1840 - 1867)
Date1840-1844
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/16 x 8 7/8in. (28.4 x 22.5cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 1/4 x 10 1/16in. (36.2 x 25.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan
Object number1950.202.143
DescriptionGeorge Washington, an elderly man wearing a military uniform, is seated on a horse. He holds the reins in his left hand and raises his hat with his right hand. The horse stands with its right foreleg and left hindleg raised. In the background, soldiers stand beside a mounted cannon. Ranks of troops march towards the right. A leafless tree is nearby. It appears to be winter.
NotesSubject Note: A lithograph with this title which was used as decoration on clock produced in Forestville, CT in the 1840s is illustrated in Lee H. David, The Greek Revival Influence on American Clock Case Design and Empire Clock Case Development, Bull. N.A.W.C.C., Supp. No. 18 (Spring 1991), p. 36. (Finlay 12/13/2005)
Status
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