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George Washington, first President of the United States

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1805

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 151-160

GUSN

GUSN-198991

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Description

One of Stuart's famous portraits of Washington done between 1803-1805.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR158OVR

Physical Description

1 engraving

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1920-08-13

Reference Code

GC002.02.158

Acquisition Type

Estate

Image Dimensions

22.75 x 16.75 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Est. H. S. Grew, August 13, 1920

Record Details

Originator

Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828 (Artist)
Messrs. Doggett, engravers (Engraver)

Material Type

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Other People

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Subjects

George Washington

Restrictions

Border is dirty with some foxing.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 151-160

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