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Genl. Washington

Genl. Washington,
John Trumbull (After),
Whitworth and Yates (Publisher),
Juky 15, 1784,
In ...
Genl. Washington
Genl. Washington,
John Trumbull (After),
Whitworth and Yates (Publisher),
Juky 15, 1784,
In ...
Genl. Washington, John Trumbull (After), Whitworth and Yates (Publisher), Juky 15, 1784, Ink on paper; mezzotint
Status
Not on view
DateJuly 15, 1784
After (American, 1756 - 1843)
Publisher (British)
Subject (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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