Equestrian Portrait of Washington
Datec. 1830
After
John Baker
(American, active 1832 - 1835)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Probably made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueWatercolor and ink on paper
DimensionsOverall Mounted (H x W): 22 13/16 in. × 20 3/4 in. (57.94 cm × 52.71 cm)
Overall Image (H x W): 18 in. × 16 in. (45.72 cm × 40.64 cm)
Credit LinePurchased by the A. Alfred Taubman Acquisition Endowment Fund, 1998
Object numberM-3973/A-C
DescriptionThis is a watercolor image of George Washington on horseback. Washington is mounted on a rearing horse holding the reins in his left hand and gesturing with a telescope in his right hand. He is dressed in ornated military attire and his saddle is emblazoned with a 'W'. Encircling this equestrian portrait is a calligraphic border resembling a laurel wreath.SignedIn ink below the image: "Executed by the Pen / of / (?) F. Rackman".
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1832-1835
c. 1850-1865
c. 1780-1790
1770
1770
c. 1801-1803