General Washington, Late President of the American Congress

Various artists/makers

January 8, 1801

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: General Washington, Late President of the American Congress
Engraver: Philip Dawe (British, ca. 1745–1809?)
Artist: After Joseph Wright (American, Bordentown, New Jersey 1756–1793)
Publisher: D. Gally (British, active 1798–1838)
Sitter: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
Published in: London
Date: January 8, 1801
Medium: Mezzotint
Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed to plate): 19 11/16 × 14 3/8 in. (50 × 36.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.143
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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