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George Washington Engraving by H. B. Hall, after William Birch

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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, 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. The print has an engraved publisher’s line, ““Engd. By H.B. Hall N.Y. from an Original Miniature by Wm. Birch in the Possession of Chas. G. Barney Esqr.” Paper is healthy, with faint oval toning from the previous framed display. Water stain in the bottom margin, not affecting image. Engraving is archivally framed with acid-free mats, UV glass, and a custom gold beaded wooden frame. Dimensions: 12 5/16" H x 9 13/16" W x 1" D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.

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William Birch (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 12.94 in (32.87 cm)Width: 9.19 in (23.35 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Federal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: Framed by Rio Grande in Colorado Springs, CO, in November of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Reference Number:

Seller: PR4941stDibs: LU909742670342

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