Washington's Tomb
DateFebruary 16, 1842
Geography
Made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk, graphite on paper; drawing
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 in. × 6 3/8 in. (11.75 cm × 16.19 cm)
Credit LinePurchase. Alice M. Longfellow, Vice Regent for Massachusetts, by exchange, 2016
Object numberM-5428
DescriptionThis is a drawing of the Washingtons’ New Tomb from the south, including the two sarcophagi, entrance to the vault, and implied presence of plaque above the tomb entrance. In the foreground, a road passes in front of the tomb with the rear of a carriage occupied by a female figure passing to the left.
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c. 1867-1899
Probably 1929
c.1840-1870
February 16, 1842
c. 1800