Engraving
- Title:
- Washington and His Generals
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1978.031.15
- Creator:
- Ritchie, Alexander H. (1822-1895)
Engraver - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1856
- Description:
- Engraving of Washington and His Generals, drawn, engraved, and published by Alexander H. Ritchie (1822-1895), 1856. Ink on paper. Artist's proof. Washington standing left of center looking right; wearing military uniform, cloak, and holding a sword in left hand. Surrounded by standing or seated men; wearing military uniforms. Table covered in white cloth in center with desk standish, book, and paper. No printed inscription lower margin (see notes). Signed by artist in pencil: "A.H. Ritchie del. et Sculpt." lower right. Below at right edge in pencil: "Artists proof". Gilded gesso over molded wood frame, glazed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-37.5 W-27.2 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of J. Robert Merrill
- Subjects:
- Generals, Washington, George
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