Lithograph of George Washington taken from an Atheneum portrait by Stuart: Single line runs around portrait; inscription on the bottom is partially covered by the eglomise mat; eglomise mat has gilt line at edge; concave frame has beading at center.
Artwork Details
Medium
Gesso, Ink, Paper, Pine, Gilt, Gesso, Ink, Paper, Pine, Gilt
Subject Person or Organization
George Washington (1732-1799)
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Gilbert Stuart
Attribution
Maker
Artist
Wallace Nutting
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1840
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
The inscription: "GEO. WASHINGTON ESQr/ Late President of the United States of America"; printed directly below lithograph in either corner; "C. G. Stuart pinxt." and "W. Nutter Sculpt.".
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.1066 A-B
MP.87.1066a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Frame
Height
17 in
Width
14-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 17 x 14 3/4 in. (43.2 x 37.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
13 in
Width
12-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 13 x 12 3/4 in. (33 x 32.4 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Eglomise is chipping and flaking; frame is chipped; beading is missing from bottom edge and nearly all of top edge; one bead missing on upper left.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
George Washington (1732-1799)
Notes
Subject
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Hall, Second Floor