General Washington. Late President of the United States of America. - From a fine Original Engraved at Paris.

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• PUBLISHER: Published 25th May 1797, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.

• MEDIUM: Mezzotint

  DATE: 1797

• EDITION SIZE: Plate size 13 7/8 x 9 15/16" (57.2 x 25.3 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: This mezzotint is based on the engraving by Noel Le Mire which itself is based on a painting by Jean-Baptiste Le Paon which was in the possession of the Marquis de Lafayette.<br><br> Washington, is shown, standing outside his tent, wearing military uniform, holding the Declaration of Independence. In the background is a military encampment.

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• CONDITION: Browned. Needs rest.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , George Washington