Residence and Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon, on the Potomac
Maker
William Henry Brooke
(British, 1772 - 1860)
Maker
William Henry Capone
(British, active 1832 - 1855)
Medium/TechniqueEngraving
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 4 7/8 in. x 6 1/8 in. (12.38 cm x 15.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. H. P. Schulack, 1964
Object numberEV-1285
DescriptionHorizontal, rectangular print of George Washington’s New Tomb and Mount Vernon’s east front. The tomb is in the foreground on the left and a large, ivy-wrapped tree frames the image on the right. In the background, the mansion sits on a hill to the left, the summer house can be seen in the center of the image, and the Potomac River occupies the right horizon.MarkingsPrinted in lower left of image: “W. H. Brooks, F. S. A.” Printed in lower right of image: “W. H. Capone.” Printed below image in center: “Residence and Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon, on the Potomac.”
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c.1852
c. 1852
c. 1852
