Memorial to George Washington
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateafter 1799
MediumSilhouette; cut paper on fabric backed with matboard in wood and metal frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 1/2 x 5in. (14 x 12.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5 1/2in. (17.8 x 14cm)
Frame (height x width of oval): 8 x 6 3/4 x 1in. (20.3 x 17.1 x 2.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5 1/2in. (17.8 x 14cm)
Frame (height x width of oval): 8 x 6 3/4 x 1in. (20.3 x 17.1 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionTwo cherubs hover near an urn situated beneath a tree with drooping branches, probably meant to represent a willow tree. A vine twines around the trunk of the tree. Additional plants are at the base of the tree and at the end of a banner inscribed "Ob 11 Dec 1799 AE 63". Two long-billed birds are in the plants at the base of the tree. Nine additional birds fly in the sky. One bears a sprig (of laurel?) towards the urn.
Object number2008.78.0
InscribedOn brown paper [?] within urn, in brown ink, "G.W." On brown paper [?] at bottom, between foliage, "Ob. 11 Dec 1799 AE 63"
On verso of frame. upper center, in brown ink, "10/6"; lower right, in pencil, accession number
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George Washington
