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Portrait Panel of George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a painted portrait of George Washington. The portrait is in an oval frame. The frame has a raised edge with signs of wear. The portrait depicts a man with short hair wearing a military uniform. The uniform has epaulets on the shoulders, a high collar and buttons down the front. The man has a serious expression on his face. In the background, to the left, is a tent. The background of the portrait is dark. The photograph is on a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Linden, holly, sycamore or harewood
Dimensions:
490 × 625 px
Museum record:
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