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General Washington

Ludwig Christian Lauer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

General Washington by Ludwig Christian Lauer: A gold-colored coin with a portrait of a man with curly hair and a buttoned-up jacket. The man's head is turned slightly to the left. The words "GENERAL WASHINGTON" are written in capital letters around the right and upper edge of the coin. The coin shows signs of wear and tear, with darker spots on its surface. The coin is placed against a light gray background. The coin's edges are lined with small bumps. The man's portrait features a high collar and a bow at his neck.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1867
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 559 px
Museum record:
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