Black and white engraving of George Washington and his family; Washington in uniform sits at left with grandson standing beside him; Martha Washington sits on right with granddaughter standing beside her; an enslaved African American man stands behind Martha; the map on the table (in the center of the engraving) is probably the plan for Washington, D.C.; a view of the Potomic is in the background; wooden frame covered with gilt and gesso; decorated with beaded and scalloped trim.
portraits
engravings (prints)
engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
Engraving
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, Martha, 1732-1802
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Washington Family
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, Martha, 1732-1802
Savage, Edward (Painter)
20 1/2 x 26 3/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.627
1798 (After)
Possibly
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