Washington and Lincoln: The Champions of Liberty
Date1865
After
Gilbert Stuart
(American, 1755 - 1828)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; lithograph
DimensionsImage (H x W): 14 in. × 18 3/4 in. (35.56 cm × 47.63 cm)
Overall (H x W): 17 3/4 in. × 21 5/8 in. (45.09 cm × 54.93 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984
Object numberWB-MPA6
DescriptionThis print is a dual portrait of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. They are framed by emblems and imagery relating to their presidencies, and the American wars fought during their lifetimes.SignedThere are facsimile signatures of each President beneath their portrait.
MarkingsPrinted in ink on the upper corners: "1776", "1864".
Printed in ink on the documents in the talons of the eagle: "Emancipatio- / Proclam-".
Printed in ink below the image of Washington: "Under this Flag / He led us to Indpendence."
Printed in ink below the image of Lincoln: "Under this Flag / He led us to Freedom".
Printed in ink on the bottom edge of the image: "The / Champions of Liberty."
Printed in ink below the bottom edge of the image: "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1865 by Samuel Marshall in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Delaware."
Printed in ink below the bottom-right corner of the image: "P.S. Duval & Son lith. Phila."
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c.1863