Bicentennial Athenaeum portrait of George Washington

Status

Not on view

Datec. 1932

Artist James F. Powers

After Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755 - 1828)

Subject George Washington (American, 1732 - 1799)

Geography Made - United States

Medium/TechniqueLithograph

DimensionsOverall: 33 3/8 in. x 27 1/2 in. (84.77 cm x 69.85 cm)

Credit LineGift of Ben S. Stefanski II, 2010

Object numberM-4919

DescriptionLithograph reproduction of the Athenaeum portrait of George Washington painted by Gilbert Stuart. In a rectangular wooden frame (approx. 3 inches) with a simple beaded edge, and an interior component of gilt rococo decoration (approx. 3/4 in.) An inscription on the bottom right of the print reads "GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION" and one on the bottom left "© LITHO IN U.S.A."

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