Portrait of George Washington

Anonymous, American, 18th century American

Sitter Portrait of George Washington American

1796

Not on view

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Title: Portrait of George Washington
Artist: Anonymous, American, 18th century
Sitter: Portrait of George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
Date: 1796
Medium: Brass plate
Dimensions: plate: 6 1/8 x 4 in. (15.5 x 10.2 cm)
Classification: Plates
Credit Line: Transfer from American Wing
Object Number: 68.616.3
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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