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George Washington
Gideon Fairman (American, 1774–1827)
After: Benjamin Trott (American, about 1770 – 1843)
After: Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)
After: Benjamin Trott (American, about 1770 – 1843)
After: Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)
Medium/Technique
Stipple
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP12419
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Baker, Engraved Portraits of Washington, 221, ii
InscriptionsIn plate, below image: Fairman & Chikds Scp.
In plate, below image: Washington / Drawn by B. Trott from Stuart's Picture
In plate, below image: Washington / Drawn by B. Trott from Stuart's Picture
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTE:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.