Mount Vernon West Front, 1858
Date1858
Lithographer
Curtis Burr Graham
(American, 1814 - 1890)
Publisher
James Crutchett
(American, 1856 - 1861)
Geography
Made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; chromolithograph.
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 15 1/2 in. x 19 5/8 in. (39.37 cm x 49.85 cm)
Plate (H x W): 10 1/2 in. x 15 in. (26.67 cm x 38.1 cm)
Image(H x W): The same as Plate dimensions.
Credit LinePurchase, 1960
Object numberEV-1054
DescriptionA landscape format image of the Mount Vernon mansion's west front.The house is situated on an open span of vibrant green lawn with a view of the left colonnade along with dependacy buildings. A few trees surround and frame the mansion on either side. 1858
MarkingsPrinted in the lower margin, centered: “Mount Vernon West Front, 1858”.
Printed below image on the left: “Published by J. Crutchett Mount Vernon Factory, Washington, D.C.”.
Printed below image on the right: “C.B. Graham Lith. Washington D.C.".
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1859-1861
1859-1861
c. 1876
c. 1801-1803
After 1943
published 1835
