George Washington at Dorchester Heights
Status
Not on viewDatec. 1850
Attribution
Jane Stuart
(1812 - 1888)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Painted -
United States
Medium/TechniqueOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall (H x W x D Framed): 41 3/8 in. × 29 7/8 in. × 2 1/2 in. (105.09 cm × 75.88 cm × 6.35 cm)
Overall (H x W Sight): 35 1/4 in. × 23 7/16 in. (89.54 cm × 59.53 cm)
Credit LinePurchase courtesy of the Mount Vernon Licensing Fund, 2011
Object numberM-5249
DescriptionFull-length portrait of George Washington in general's uniform standing before a military engagement. He looks to the (proper) right, holding a black tricorn hat in his (proper) right hand and resting his left arm on the saddle of his gray horse, shown from behind at (proper) left. In the distance, the sky is filled with reddish light above the low horizon to reveal a military fortification with flag and ships on the water; light to very dark gray clouds of smoke fill the rest of the sky. Modern, molded and gilded wood frame.
Published References"Van Cleef & Arpels, 'La Sylphide' Shine at Weschler's Auction ," Antiques and the Arts Weekly, (October 28, 2011): Section 1, 10.
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