The Father of Our Country
Date1856
After
John Trumbull
(American, 1756 - 1843)
After
Thomas Cheesman
(English, 1760 - 1834)
Engraver
Illman & Sons
(American, active c. 1841 - 1859)
Publisher
Swain, Abell & Simmons
(active c. 1856)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; engraving.
DimensionsImage (H x W): 10 in. × 9 3/8 in. (25.4 cm × 23.81 cm)
Print sheet visible (H x W): (H x W) 14 1/4 in. × 10 3/4 in. (36.2 cm × 27.31 cm)
Overall framed (H x W): 17 1/8 in. × 13 3/4 in. (43.5 cm × 34.93 cm)
Credit LineGift of The Forbes Collection, 2014
Object numberM-5364/A-B
DescriptionThis print is a portrait of George Washington standing in rocky terrain, wearing a Continental army uniform, with his right arm outstretched and right hand holding a spyglass. SignedBelow the image is a printed facsimile signature: "G. Washington".
MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image: "G. Washington / The Ledger Carrier's Annual Greeting / To Their Subscribers, New Year 1856. / Present the Portrait of / "The Father of Our Country" / From an acknowledged and much admired painting by Col. J. Trumbull / Engraved & Printed by Illman & Sons".
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