William Sartain

Washington and His Family by William Sartain 1884 framed

1884

" 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...

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Presented is a handsome engraved portrait of George Washington by artist H. B. Hall. This engraving was published in New York, in a limited edition of 125 impressions. The engraving is based on a painting by William Birch Gilbert Stuart, a small miniature in enamel, completed in 1796. Birch painted Washington from life in his office in Philadelphia, by the request of I. G. Van Staphorst, Esqr. of Amsterdam. In the small portrait, Washington is depicted in a head and shoulders pose, facing right. He wears a dark coat and vest and a white shirt and ruffled cravat. The father of our country, George Washington was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first United States president...

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A fine 19th-century engraving titled “Washington and His Mother”, published by James Tregaskis in New York. This piece captures a sentimental and symbolic scene between General George Washington and his mother, Mary Ball Washington, seated in an ornate interior. The composition reflects the reverence held for the first U.S. president and emphasizes family virtue, honor, and patriotism. Details: Title: Washington and His Mother Publisher: James Tregaskis, New York Medium: Engraving on paper Period: Circa mid-to-late 19th century Style: Neoclassical / Patriotic Americana Condition: Excellent vintage condition; crisp detail, unframed, light toning at edges This historical piece is ideal for collectors of Americana, presidential memorabilia...

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