George Washington, President of the United States

Status

Not on view

Label Text

"George Washington,

President of the United States

E. Walker, after Walter Robertson (1750-1802),

Stipple engraving. London, England 1797

This handsome patriotic engraving features George Washington's portrait framed by palm fronds and crossed flags, supported on the outstretched wings of a resplendant eagle. Based on a 1794 portrait, this print appeared in London three weeks after Washington retired from the Presidency.

Gift of Stanley DeForest Scott, 2006 [Print-6524]

Conservation courtesy of the Roller-Bottimore Foundation"

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Date1797

After Walter Robertson (Irish, 1750 - 1802)

After John James Barralet (British, 1747 - 1815)

Publisher E. Walker (English, active c. 1797)

Geography

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; stipple engraving

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 10 3/4 in. x 7 3/4 in. (27.31 cm x 19.69 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, 2006 Conservation courtesy of the Roller-Bottimore Foundation

Object numberPrint-6524

DescriptionThis print is an oval portrait image of George Washington in military uniform. He is framed with a decoration border that includes flags and an eagle.
Published ReferencesWendy C. Wick, George Washington: An American Icon, (Washington D.C.:The Smithsonian Institution, 1982), 111.

MarkingsPrinted in in on a banner within the image: "E Pluribus Unum". Printed in ink below the image: "George Washington / President of the United States / Published March 25, 1797 by E. Walker No. 7, Cornhill".

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