Engraving

Title:

George Washington

Object Name:

Engraving

Object ID:

1970.029.03

Creator:

Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828)Artist; Welch, Thomas B. (1814-1874)Engraver; Childs, George W. (1829-1894)Publisher

Place of Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

Date:

1852

Description:

Engraving. Portrait of George Washington (1732-1799), engraved by Thomas B. Welch (1814-1874), after Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), published by George W. Childs (1829-1894), 1852. Oval portrait on oval-shaped paper. Bust-length portrait of George Washington, facing slightly left; white hair, white stock and black coat collar. Asymetrical oval background shading. Printed signature on print lower left, "Stuart" and lower right, "Welch". Original frame maker's label on backing paper on reverse; Gothic-style archway with text in center: "JAMES S. EARLE, / Looking-glass / AND PICTURE FRAME / MANUFACTURER, / In every Variety, / No. 216 Chestnut Street, / ABOVE EIGHTH, PHILADA. / A choice collection of Oil Paintings / always for sale, / Looking-glass and Picture Frames, regilt, hung, / removed and packed / with the greatest care. / [hand] Old and Valuable Paintings [pre] / paired, relined and restored to the[ir] / original beauty." Gilded gesso over oval molded wood frame, raised center laurel wreath molding, tied ribbon lower center; plain cove; twisted ribbon interior; glazed.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-19.5 W-15.5 inches

Provenance:

Owned by Franklin Pierce (1804-1869).

The engravings of George Washington and Andrew Jackson (1970.029.03-04) were probably given to Franklin Pierce by the publisher George W. Childs as complimentary copies .

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase/ Gift of Mary K. Pierce

People:

Washington, George (1732-1799), Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869), Childs, George W. (1829-1894), Welch, Thomas B. (1814-1874), Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828), Earle, James S., Pierce, Mary K. (1883-1971)

Subjects:

Washington, George, Presidents, Portrait prints, Generals