In Memory of Genl. George Washington and his Lady
Date1804
Engraver
Samuel Seymour
(American, active 1796 - 1823)
Publisher
John Savage
(American active c.1804)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Subject
Martha Washington
(American, 1731 - 1802)
Geography
Published -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; stipple and line engraving.
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 13 3/8 in. x 17 3/4 in. (33.97 cm x 45.09 cm)
Plate (H x W): 12 1/2 in. x 17 1/4 in. (31.75 cm x 43.82 cm)
Image (H x W): 11 3/8 in. x 16 3/4 in. (28.89 cm x 42.55 cm)
Credit LinePurchased by the A. Alfred Taubman Acquisition Endowment Fund, 2014
Conservation courtesy of The Founders, Washington Committee Endowment Fund
Object numberM-5361/A-B
DescriptionHorizontal landscape mourning scene depicting a square pedestal and a large classical urn displaying small, bust portraits of George and Martha Washington underneath a willow tree. Three figures (two young women flanking a young man) approach the urn from the left. In the center of the background is the west front of the Mount Vernon Mansion. The composition also includes willow, oak, and elm trees. MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image: “S.Seymour Fecit / In Memory of Genl. George Washington and his Lady / Philada. Jan. 1. 1804. Published by J. Savage according to Law.”
Mount Vernon's object research is ongoing and information about this object is subject to change. For information on image use and reproductions, click here.
c. 1820
c. 1808-1812
associated/associated