Washington crossing the Allegany River
Date1844
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Probably made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; engraving, etching
DimensionsImage (H x W): 5 1/2 in. × 6 1/2 in. (13.97 cm × 16.51 cm)
Overall (H x W): 9 3/4 in. × 8 in. (24.77 cm × 20.32 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984
Object numberWB-6A1
DescriptionThis print is an image of a young George Washington and his guide, Christopher Gist, crossing the Allegheny River.MarkingsPrinted in ink below the bottom-left corner of the image: "Painted by D. Huntington".
Printed in ink below the bottom-right corner of the image: "Engraved by D. Kimberly".
Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Washington Crossing the Allegany River".
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