George Washington Delivering his Inaugural Address, April 1789, in the Old City Hall, New-York
Artwork Details
- Title: George Washington Delivering his Inaugural Address, April 1789, in the Old City Hall, New-York
- Engraver: Henry Samuel Sadd (British, London 1810–1893 Melbourne, Australia)
- Artist: After Tompkins Harrison Matteson (American, Peterboro, New York 1813–1884 Sherburne, New York)
- Publisher: John Neale (American, active 1844–56)
- Publisher: William Pate (American, active 1848–65)
- Subject: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
- Date: 1849
- Medium: Engraving with mezzotint on steel
- Dimensions: Image: 21 5/8 × 27 3/4 in. (55 × 70.5 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of Emily C. Chadbourne, 1952
- Object Number: 52.585.78
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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