Genl. Washington
DateJuly 15, 1784
After
John Trumbull
(American, 1756 - 1843)
Publisher
Whitworth and Yates
(British)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
England
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper, mezzotint
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 9 in. x 5 15/16 in. (22.86 cm x 15.08 cm)
Other (Plate H x W): 5 7/8 in. x 4 1/2 in. (14.92 cm x 11.43 cm)
Other (Image H x W): 4 15/16 in. x 4 3/8 in. (12.54 cm x 11.11 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, 1985
Object numberSC-109
DescriptionOval image of a full bust portrait of George Washington, facing right, and wearing a military uniform, with a black cravat and a white jabot. He is set against a cloudy background.Hart 100
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), 49-50.
MarkingsPrinted below image centered in block script: "Genl. Washington".
Printed below image centered in italic script: "Publ. 15th July by Whitworth & Yates Birmingham".
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