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Portrait of George Washington

Engraver John Sartain American, born England
After James Peale American
Sitter George Washington American
1850
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of George Washington
  • Engraver: John Sartain (American (born London, England) 1808–1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Artist: After James Peale (American, Chestertown, Maryland 1749–1831 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Sitter: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
  • Date: 1850
  • Medium: Mezzotint
  • Dimensions: 15 1/8 x 12 1/2 in. (38.4 x 31.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Liz Alderman and Merry Alderman, 2000
  • Object Number: 2000.629
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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