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Washington and His Mother

Washington and His Mother,
Henry Brueckner (After),
John C. McRae (Maker),
James Tyroler (Pu ...
Washington and His Mother
Washington and His Mother,
Henry Brueckner (After),
John C. McRae (Maker),
James Tyroler (Pu ...
Washington and His Mother, Henry Brueckner (After), John C. McRae (Maker), James Tyroler (Publisher), 1860-1870, Ink on paper; hand colored engraving
Status
Not on view
Date1860-1870
After (American, active c. 1855 - 1866)
Maker (American, active c. 1845 - 1870)
Publisher (American, active 1901 - 1902)
Subject (American, 1732 - 1799)
Subject (American, 1708 - 1789)
Geography Made - United States
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 18 1/2 in. x 24 in. (46.99 cm x 60.96 cm) Plate (H x W): 17 1/2 in. x 22 1/2 in. (44.45 cm x 60.96 cm) Image (H x W): 15 in. x 22 in. (38.1 cm x 55.88 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, 1985
Object numberSC-165
DescriptionHistorical scene of George Washington talking with his mother while seated at a table. It is set in a well-appointed room with wooden paneling and wallpaper. Behind Washington's mother is a basket of sewing under a chair. Behind Washington is a blue cloak draped on a chair and a hat on the ground.

MarkingsPrinted below image on right in block script: "Painted by Henry Brueckner". Printed below image centered in block script: "Published by James Tyroler New York". Printed below image on right in block script: "Engraved by John C. McRae". Printed below image centered in block script: "Washington and his Mother".
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