Washington Excelsior-Trenton
Datec. 1850
After
Gilbert Stuart
(American, 1755 - 1828)
Publisher
George Virtue and Co.
(English, 1794 - 1868)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
England
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; engraving
DimensionsOverall: 9 7/8 in. x 6 11/16 in. (25.08 cm x 16.99 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984
Object numberWB-27C1
DescriptionThis print is an image of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart surrounded by an ornate printed frame. Below the portrait image is a small roundel scene of the Battle of Trenton.MarkingsPrinted in ink above the image: "Excelsior".
Printed in ink below the bottom-left side of the image: "Stuart".
Printed in ink below the bottom-right side of the image: "Edwards".
Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Trenton / Washington / London George Virtue".
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![Mezzotint
GEN. WASHINGTON [ON THE BATTLE FIELD AT TRENTON]
Engraver: William Warner
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c. 1822
1832-1835
c. 1850-1865
