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George Washington

John Ramage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of George Washington by John Ramage in a gold frame. The portrait is of a man with short, light-colored hair. The man is wearing a dark blue jacket with gold accents and a gold-trimmed collar. The man has a white cravat with a silver bow. The background of the portrait is dark on the right side and greenish-blue on the left. There is a small gold loop at the top of the frame. The frame has an ornate gold border. The portrait is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1789
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
448 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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