The Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon
Datec.1840
Printer
John Cousen
(English, 1804 - 1880)
Artist
William Henry Bartlett
(English, 1809 - 1854)
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper, color engraving
DimensionsOverall (H x W x D): 14 in. x 10 5/8 in. x 5/8 in. (35.56 cm x 26.99 cm x 1.59 cm)
Other (H x W x D): 8 3/4 in. x 5 7/8 in. (22.23 cm x 14.92 cm)
Other (H x W x D): 7 1/8 in. x 4 3/4 in. (18.1 cm x 12.07 cm)
Credit LineMount Vernon Collection
Object numberEV-5252/RP-846
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 vibrantly colored.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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c.1838-1839
1844-1850
