George Washington Walking in the Woods

Status

Not on view

Datec. 1900 -1920

Artist Alexander Casarin (1845 - 1907)

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 in. × 11 3/4 in. × 1 1/4 in. (34.93 cm × 29.85 cm × 3.18 cm) Other (Sight): 11 1/2 in. × 9 1/2 in. (29.21 cm × 24.13 cm)

Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Julia Cobey Gluck, 2019

Object numberM-5712

DescriptionVertical rectangular full-length portrait of George Washington, standing on a path with trees on either side. Washington faces the viewer, with his body turned slightly to proper left. His right hand grasps a walking stick and his right foot is extended in front of his left, as though taking a step. He is dressed in a three-piece black suit, consisting of coat, waistcoat, and breeches; a white shirt with ruffled stock and sleeve ruffle; black stockings; black dress shoes with plain metal buckles; black tricorn hat; and black queue ribbon. Washington’s pose and attire is adapted from Gilbert Stuart’s Lansdowne portrait. The painting is signed at viewer’s lower left: "C Alexander”.
SignedSigned at viewer’s lower left: "C Alexander”.

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