Bushrod Washington

Status

Not on view

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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