Gen: George Washington.

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

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg 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

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.

Object number1950.202.143

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON. / THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY."

On verso, upper left, in red ink, "980". At center, in pencil, "A. B. Bush / Springfield, Mass." In pencil: lower left, "Print / Box 8 / #12" "Neg # 2153"; lower right, accession number "Dwr 57" "consv CPC 1987".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)

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