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"Gen. George Washington" Engraved Portrait, After Gilbert Stuart

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This is an engraved portrait of General George Washington from the 19th century. The print was produced by William E. Marshall and was based off of Gilbert Stuart's original oil-on-canvas painting. The piece shows George Washington, seated, in a three-quarter pose. Washington holds a sword in one hand, with the hilt resting in the crook of his elbow. In his other hand, Washington holds a folded piece of paper. The bottom margins of the engraving detail Washinton’s service as a general. 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, from 1789 to 1797. The son of a prosperous planter, George Washington (1732-1799) was raised in colonial Virginia. As a young man, he worked as a surveyor then fought in the French and Indian War. First named a commander of the Virginia militia, he was eventually put in charge of all of Virginia’s militia forces. In 1759, Washington resigned his commission, returned to Mount Vernon, and was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, where he served until 1774. Washington served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress in 1774 in Philadelphia, where he met with other representatives of the colonies to discuss their future under growing British aggression and taxation. By the time the Second Continental Congress convened a year later, the American Revolution had begun in earnest, and Washington was named commander in chief of the Continental Army. Over the course of the grueling eight-year war, the colonial forces clashed with British forces. Up against a much larger, well trained and well funded British army, the Continental Army won few battles, yet continued to fight hard for their independence. In October 1781, with the aid of the French, the Continental forces were able to capture British troops under General Charles Cornwallis in the Battle of Yorktown. This action effectively ended the Revolutionary War and Washington was declared a national hero. After the signing of the Treaty of Paris, Washington gave up his command of the Continental Army and returned to Mount Vernon, intent on resuming his life as a farmer. In 1787, he was asked to attend the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and head the committee to draft the new Constitution. His impressive leadership there convinced the delegates that he was by far the most qualified man to become the nation’s first president. Less than three years after leaving office, he passed away at his Virginia plantation, Mount Vernon, at the age of 67. CONDITION: Good condition. Paper is healthy, with minor toning, repaired tears and splits in paper margins, and slight discoloration along the outer margins from past framing. Unframed dimensions: 13 5/8" H x 11" W. Engraving is archivally framed with acid-free mats, UV glass, and a custom gold beaded wooden frame. Framed dimensions: 24" H x 19 1/4" W x 1 1/8" D.

Similar to:
Gilbert Stuart (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Depth: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
Style:
Federal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1800s
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: Engraving is archivally framed with acid-free mats, UV glass, and a custom gold beaded wooden frame. Framed by Rio Grande Custom Framing in July of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: PR2651stDibs: LU909740796332

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