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John Donlevy
Sacred to the Memory of General George Washington 1838

1838

$1,100
£844.75
€968.08
CA$1,548.53
A$1,734.69
CHF 903.93
MX$21,159.69
NOK 11,486.92
SEK 10,831.35
DKK 7,225.46

About the Item

" Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious Champion of Liberty General George Washington First President of the United States of America" engraved and published by John Donlevy . The artist lists himself as an "intaglio-chromographic and Electrographic Engraver". This is a fine example of American calligraphic and stipple engraving. The face of the portrait is based on Stuart's " Antheaeum " painting surrounded by swirls and elaborate calligraphic design typical of this artist. This is the second state, according to Charles Hart's "Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits of Washington," (NY: 1904) The top border has a water stain outside of the image and the edges have some wear, otherwise in good condition. paper size 27.50 x 20.25 image size 16.50 x 13.75
  • Creator:
    John Donlevy (1810 - 1872)
  • Creation Year:
    1838
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paonia, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU78035053931

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