Bushrod Washington
Date1825-1835
Subject
Bushrod Washington
(American, 1762 - 1829)
Geography
Possibly made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueCut paper and watercolor on paper
DimensionsOverall Framed (H x W): 16 1/2 in. × 12 in. (41.91 cm × 30.48 cm)
Sheet Visible (H x W): 11 1/4 in. × 7 1/8 in. (28.58 cm × 18.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of William E. Strole, 2008
Object numberM-4795
DescriptionThis is a full length silhouette portrait of Bushrod Washington in nineteenth century dress. he wears a tail coat and trousers. In this image he is an older gentleman, balding and portly. Details of his dress have been embellished with gold paint. The foreground has been established with gray and black watercolor. c. 1825-1835
MarkingsPrinted in ink on a label adhered to the brown paper backing of the frame: "Bunnell Frame Shop / 166 Newbury Street / Boston, MA 02116-2809 / (617) 266-6193".
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