The Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon
Datec. 1838
Maker
William Henry Bartlett
(English, 1809 - 1854)
Artist
Alexander L. Dick
(American, c. 1805 - 1865)
Printer
R. Miller
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper, hand colored engraving
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 10 in. x 5 7/8 in. (25.4 cm x 14.92 cm)
Other (Image H x W): 7 1/8 in. x 4 7/8 in. (18.1 cm x 12.38 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Vice Regent for Virginia, 1992
Object numberEV-4134/RP-556
DescriptionVertical, rectangular view of George Washington’s new tomb. A large tree stands to the right, its trunk curving away from the tomb. Three figures are pictured at the base of the tree, one sitting and two standing. In the distance on the right, a couple can be seen walking along a path.MarkingsPrinted below image on left: “W.H. Bartlett”. Printed below image on right: “A. Dick / Printed by R. Miller”. Printed below image in center: “THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON, MOUNT VERNON. / Engraved for the Ladies Companion”.
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c.1838-1839
1844-1850
