Residence of Governor George Clinton in Pearl Street, New York
This drawing shows a three-story 18th century building with adjacent structures. The home of George Clinton, governor of New York, it was used briefly by General George Washington as his headquarters when he assumed command of the Continental Army in the city in July of 1776. After only a month, however, he was forced to retreat upstate as superior British forces attacked and retook New York. They held it through the fall of 1783.
Artwork Details
- Title: Residence of Governor George Clinton in Pearl Street, New York
- Artist: Anonymous, American, 19th century
- Subject: Relates to George Clinton (American, 1739–1812)
- Subject: Relates to George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
- Date: 1854 (?)
- Medium: Watercolor
- Dimensions: image: 3 3/8 x 5 13/16 in. (8.6 x 14.8 cm)
sheet: 6 1/8 x 9 in. (15.6 x 22.9 cm) - Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
- Object Number: 54.90.1
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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