U.S. Frigate Potomac, Passing Mount Vernon

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Datepublished 1835

After Alexander L. Dick (American, c. 1805 - 1865)

Etcher Alexander L. Dick (American, c. 1805 - 1865)

Publisher Harper and Brothers (American, active 1833 - 1962)

Geography Published - United States

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; hand-colored etching.

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 5 5/8 in. × 8 5/8 in. (14.29 cm × 21.91 cm) Plate (H x W): Unknown, sheet has been trimmed. Image (H x W): 4 in. × 6 1/2 in. (10.16 cm × 16.51 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Fields, 1994

Object numberEV-4264/RP-623

DescriptionLanscape format view of the northeast facade of the Mount Vernon mansion. The house is framed by groves of trees, and in the background is a view of a ship on the Potomac. A few figures are depicted on the east lawn and veranda.The print is vibrantly colored.
1835

MarkingsPrinted below image: “Drawn and Engraved by A. Dick from an original sketch / U.S. Frigate Potomac, Passing Mount Vernon. / New York Harper & Brothers 32. Cliff Street / 1835".

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