The portrait, titled 'George Washington' by James Peale, features a small oval painting of George Washington centered on a white background with etched designs. The portrait of Washington shows him wearing a dark suit and white shirt. It is surrounded by a gold rope border and a wreath. Above the portrait is a gold eagle with outstretched wings, perched on a gold object. On either side of the portrait are gold torches. A gold plaque at the bottom reads 'JAMES PEALE 1782'. The entire piece has a black background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1782
- Medium:
- Watercolor on ivory
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 499 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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