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Armistead, George, 1780-1818
Subject:
War of 1812, 1812-1815; Paintings; Peale Family (artists); Portrait male 
Item ID:
CA684
Creator:
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860
Description:
Half-length standing portrait shows George Armistead with short curly dark hair, resting left arm on wheel of cannon. He wears War of 1812 uniform: dark blue military jacket with bold buttons and epaulettes, wide red sash, white pants and shirt, and dark stock. Oil on canvas by Rembrandt Peale.
Date of Original:
1817
Collection:
City Hall Paintings, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection; Museum Department
Type/Size:
Image
Restrictions:
For more information, please contact the Museum Department: museum@mdhs.org
Rights:
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org 