The Spirit of Washington Guarding His Tomb

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Date1853-1869

Subject George Washington (American, 1732 - 1799)

Geography Printed - United States

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; lithograph.

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 14 1/4 in. × 10 1/4 in. (36.2 cm × 26.04 cm) Image (H x W): 11 1/4 in. × 9 in. (28.58 cm × 22.86 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thomas F. Bayard, Vice Regent for Delaware, and Mr. Bayard, 1942

Object numberM-1274

DescriptionThis is a memorial image of George Washington. An ornate monument topped with an urn and eternal flame is at the center of the image. Above the tomb flies an eagle. On the left of the image are two weeping willows. In the negative space between these trees is a ghostly outline of the first president.
1837-1869

MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image in the bottom-right corner: "P.S. Duval, Lith Phila.". Printed in ink below the image, centered: "The Spirit of Washington Gaurding his Tomb / First in War, first in Peace, first in the hearts of his Countrymen.".

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