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Washington at Dorchester Heights
Subject:
Washington, George, 1732-1799.; Paintings; Portrait male
Item ID:
1918.8.1
Creator:
Stuart, Jane, 1812-1888 (after Stuart, Gilbert,1755-1828)
Description:
Full-length portrait shows George Washington (1732-1799) standing with left hand on reins of white horse's back, wearing blue jacket with yellow trim, yellow waistcoat and breeches. Image shows jetty and sailing vessels at left, and smoke is visible, as well as a dark brown sky which is lighter at left. Oil on canvas by Jane Stuart, after Gilbert Stuart.
Date of Original:
1777
Collection:
Museum Department
Type/Size:
Image; 97.8 x 80.3 cm
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 

