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George Washington (on the cover of Grolier Club meeting notice)

Engraver Samuel Arlent Edwards American, born England
Sitter George Washington American
Patron Grolier Club American
1900–31
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: George Washington (on the cover of Grolier Club meeting notice)
  • Engraver: Samuel Arlent Edwards (American (born England), Somerset 1862–1938 Westport, Connecticut)
  • Sitter: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
  • Patron: Grolier Club (New York)
  • Date: 1900–31
  • Medium: Mezzotint
  • Dimensions: Plate: 6 5/8 × 5 5/16 in. (16.8 × 13.5 cm)
    Sheet: 8 3/4 × 6 3/8 in. (22.2 × 16.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1931
  • Object Number: 31.110.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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