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George Washington

William Edgar Marshall after Gilbert Stuart

National Gallery of Art

This print shows a black-and-white portrait of a man, depicting his body from the chest upwards. The man is positioned in an oval frame, facing slightly to the left with his head turned towards us. His facial features include pale skin, a prominent nose, thin lips, deep-set eyes, and strong eyebrows. He has curly white hair styled away from his face. He wears a dark, textured, formal coat over a white shirt, with a cravat tied around his neck, layered with lace detailing. The oval portrait is within a gray rectangle.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
engraving on paperboard
Dimensions
3744 × 4457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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