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George Washington: Design for an Engraving

After Gilbert Stuart American
ca. 1860
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: George Washington: Design for an Engraving
  • Artist: Alonzo Chappel (American, New York 1828–1887 Middle Island, New York)
  • Artist: After Gilbert Stuart (American, North Kingston, Rhode Island 1755–1828 Boston, Massachusetts)
  • Date: ca. 1860
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Oil on paper mounted on paper and unstretched canvas
  • Dimensions: 16 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (42.2 x 32.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
  • Object Number: 83.2.473
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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