Illman Brothers, Philadelphia, Penn.
Portrait of George Washington

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Portrait of George Washington
MediumStipple and line engraving on wove paper
DimensionsAt opening: 6 7/8 × 5 in. (17.5 × 12.7 cm)
Frame (outer): 11 3/8 × 9 1/2 in. (28.9 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1637
Non exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed across bottom: "Painted by Stuart/G. Washington/Engraved by Illman Brothers"

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