S.E. View of the Mansion of George Washington, Mount Vernon
Datec. 1837
After
Washington Hood
(American, 1808 - 1840)
Engraver
Philip Haas
(German-American, 1808 - c.1863)
Geography
Probably made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; lithograph.
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 9 3/4 in. × 11 3/4 in. (24.77 cm × 29.85 cm)
Plate (H x W): 17 3/4 in. × 15 3/4 in. (45.09 cm × 40.01 cm)
Image (H x W): 17 3/4 in. × 14 1/4 in. (45.09 cm × 36.2 cm)
Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of The Mary and E.P. Rogers Foundation, 2014
Object numberM-5350
DescriptionThis print depicts the southeastern facades of the Mount Vernon mansion. The view includes the Mansion's distinctive piazza opening onto the sloping lawn. The Potomac River is visible in the background, dotted with boats and a steamship. Men and women wearing 19th-century dress are visible on the lawn.c.1837
MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image: “S.E. View of the Mansion of George Washington / Mount Vernon. / Lith of P Haas, Washington.”.
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