Washington at Prayer.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer (American, 1846 - 1847)

PublisherPublished by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888)

Date1845-1846

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 5/8 x 8 3/8in. (29.5 x 21.3cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 1/16 x 9 5/8in. (35.7 x 24.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1995.43.1

DescriptionWithin a tent, a man in military uniform kneels on one knee in front of a writing table covered with a table cloth. He wears a coat with epaulets, breeches buttoned below the knee, and high leather boots. The lace frill of a shirt is visible at his throat; lace cuffs protrude below the sleeves of the uniform jacket. The man's left hand rests on a thick book with words "HOLY / BIBLE" on the spine. Also on the table are a map, an inkwell with a quill pen in it, and a tricorne hat. The man kneels on a rug with a fringed border. On the ground beside him are his sword and scabbard and a telescope. A folding stool is in the left background.

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