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George Washington: Design for an Engraving

Alonzo Chappel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of George Washington sitting in a chair. He has white hair, a dark suit and vest, white shirt, and patterned tie. His left hand rests on his knee and his right hand holds a book. A table to his left holds more books. There are books on the floor to his right. The background has dark drapes, a tiled floor, and a light source from the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Oil on paper mounted on paper and unstretched canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
462 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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