Genl. George Washington
Date1800
After
Edward Savage
(American, 1761 - 1817)
Maker
William Hamlin
(1772-1869)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper, stipple engraving, etching
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 12 in. x 9 5/8 in. (30.48 cm x 24.45 cm)
Other (Sheet H x W): 6 11/16 in. x 3 7/8 in. (16.99 cm x 9.84 cm)
Other (Image H x W): 4 in. x 3 1/8 in. (10.16 cm x 7.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, 1985
Object numberSC-90
DescriptionOval image of a full bust portrait of George Washington, turned slightly to the right, wearing a military uniform, and with ribbon tying back his hair. He is set against a stippled grey background. The portrait is set in an oval frame with a bow and ring above it.Published in Oliver Farnsworth, Memory of Washington Comprising a Sketch of His Life and Character . . (Newport, R.I.: Printed by Oliver Farnsworth., 1800), i.Baker 126, Hart 223
Published ReferencesCharles Henry Hart and Samuel Arlent Edwards, Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits of Washington (New York: Grolier Club of the City of New York, 1904), 105.
William Spohn Baker, The Engraved Portraits of Washington with Notices of the Originals and Brief Biographical Sketches of the Painters (Philadelphia: Lindsay & Baker, 1880), 79.
MarkingsPrinted above image centered in cursive script: "Farnsworth's Edition."
Printed below image on left in italic script: "E. Savage. Pinxt."
Printed below image on right in italic script: "Wm. Hamlin Sct. Provid."
Printed below image centered in block script: "Genl. George Washington."
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1804
1814
1812-1813
February 7, 1792
