Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious Champion of Liberty, General George Washington; First President of the United States of America.

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• ARTIST: John Donlevy

• PUBLISHER: Published by John I. Donlevy.

• MEDIUM: Calligraphic and stipple engraving,

  DATE: 1838. (1878)

• EDITION SIZE: Platemark 16 1/2 x 13 7/8" (42 x 35.4 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Calligraphic engraving by John I. Donlevy, intaglio-chromographic and electrographic engraver. Within an elaborate oval penmanship border is a stipple-engraved portrait of Washington. The face of Washington is based on Stuart’s “Lansdowne” portrait, the rest of the bust is comprised of engraved swirls and flourishes.The lettering is executed in the typical variety of styles.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This is the first state of print, published in 1838.

• CONDITION: Very good condition. Wide margins. Black and white script and flourish, Washington’s face is handcolored.

• REFERENCE: Hart #862a.

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