The Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon
Datec.1838-1839
Engraver
John Cousen
(English, 1804 - 1880)
After
William Henry Bartlett
(English, 1809 - 1854)
Geography
Made -
England
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper, color engraving
DimensionsOverall: 13 in. x 11 in. x 5/8 in. (33.02 cm x 27.94 cm x 1.59 cm)
Other (Sight Dimensions): 8 3/8 in. x 5 1/4 in. (21.27 cm x 13.34 cm)
Other (Image Dimensions): 7 1/8 in. x 4 3/4 in. (18.1 cm x 12.07 cm)
Credit LineGift of William J. Dickman, 1986
Object numberEV-3781/RP-436
DescriptionVertical, rectangular printed view of Washington’s new tomb at Mount Vernon. One large tree is pictured at the front right of the tomb with three men at its base, two standing and one sitting. Trees are visible behind and above the tomb. A couple can be seen on a path in the distance in the lower right of the image.The print is currently in its original frame.
MarkingsPrinted in center below image: “THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON, MOUNT VERNON.” Printed below the image on the left: “W.H. Bartlett.” Printed below the image on the right: “J. Cousen.”
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1844-1850
c. 1839
c. 1867-1899