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Chintz with Portraits of George Washington

Edith Magnette

National Gallery of Art

The image is a repeating pattern featuring portraits of a historical figure framed within oval borders. Each portrait displays only the upper body, showing the head and shoulders of the individual in a forward-facing position with slightly turned shoulders. The person depicted has a solemn expression, a prominent nose, narrow eyes, white hair styled in a historical powdered wig fashion, and is dressed in a dark coat with a high collar and a white ruffled shirt. The background has vine-like designs with small leaves, and red shield-like shapes with the word "PEACE" and scales for balance. The year "1776" is inscribed above each portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
9978 × 7982 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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