The Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon
Date1838
After
William Henry Bartlett
(English, 1809 - 1854)
Artist
John Cousen
(English, 1804 - 1880)
Publisher
George Virtue and Co.
(English, 1794 - 1868)
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper, engraving
DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 in. x 7 1/4 in. (26.99 cm x 18.42 cm)
Other (Image H x W x D): 7 1/8 in. x 4 7/8 in. (18.1 cm x 12.38 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Herbert N. Tucker, 1996
Object numberEV-4837/RP-683
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: “J. Cousen”. Printed below image in center: “THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON, MOUNT VERNON. / London, Published for the proprietors, by Geo. Virtue, 26, Ivy Lane, 1838.”
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c.1838-1839
1844-1850
