Object Number 1960.0247 A

Object Name

Print (Mezzotint)

Title

Gen.\l George Washington.

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

William Hamlin (Mezzotinter)
October 15, 1772-November 22, 1869
As per Flynt & Fales, Heritage Foundation Collection, p. 240: William Hamlin married Eliza Bowen, the daughter of Isaac Bowen, on April 2, 1810. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 10/12/2010)

Edward Savage (Painter and designer)
11/26/1761-07/06/1817

Place of Origin

Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, New England, United States, North America

Date

1810-1869

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower right, beneath image; W.\m Hamlin. Sculp. Providence.
2. Inscription; Lower left, beneath image; E. Savage pinxet.

Subjects

Portrait; Washington, George

Materials

Ink; Paper (wove)

Techniques

Mezzotint

Dimensions (inches)

8.6 (H) , 6.2 (W) , 7.2 (Image H) , 5.6 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

21.8 (H) , 15.8 (W) , 7.2 (Image H) , 5.6 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

Plate H: 8.2 in. (20.8 cm). Plate W: 6.1 in. (15.5 cm). H at left. W at bottom.

Object Description

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