Washington

After a work byAfter a work by William H. Brown American, 1808 - 1883

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

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

Date1844

MediumLitthography; black and tan printer's inks on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 14 3/16 x 10 3/4in. (36 x 27.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 1/2 x 11 15/16in. (41.9 x 30.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionA profile silhouette of Washington surrounded by an oval carved frame rests on a ledge in a rocky cliff. A bald eagle with spread wings is perched on the top of the frame. The name "WASHINGTON" appears on the rock at the left. Birds, presumably gulls, fly above the ocean at the right. A sailing vessel is just visible on the horizon. Streaks of cloud are in the sky.

Object number1957.65.51

InscribedOn recto, lithographed publisher's imprint beneath image, "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1844, by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Connecticut."

On verso, upper left, in blue ink, "65216". Lower right, in pencil, "Maple & Gold" "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 57" and accession number.

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