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Washington at Prayer.
Washington at Prayer.

Washington at Prayer.

Printer (American, 1840 - 1867)
Publisher (American, 1840 - 1867)
Date1856-1857
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 13/16 x 8 5/8in. (30 x 21.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Joyce Hill
Object number1985.21.0
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 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.
Status
Not on view