George Washington, Esquire, President of the United States
Date1796
Publisher
J. Easton
(English, active c. 1796 - 1830)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
England
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; stipple engraving
DimensionsImage (H x W): 3 in. × 1 3/4 in. (7.62 cm × 4.45 cm)
Print sheet visible (H x W ): 11 in. × 6 5/8 in. (27.94 cm × 16.83 cm)
Overall framed (H x W): 9 1/4 in. × 7 1/2 in. (23.5 cm × 19.05 cm)
Credit LineGift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2011
Object numberM-4965
DescriptionThis is a bust-length printed silhouette of George Washington in military uniform, shown in profile. The print is matted and framed within a black painted wood frame with a gilt inner trim.MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image: "Geo. Washington Esqr. / President of the United States. / From his Profile taken in 1791. / AEtat. 59. / Published by J. Easton, Salisbury. 1796."
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