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Painting on glass (Portrait)
George Washington
Gilbert Stuart
1802-1810
Category
Paintings
Creator/Artist/Maker
Gilbert Stuart (Design inspiration)
Place of Origin
Canton (or Guangzhou); China; Asia
Materials
- Oil paint
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1960.0569 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.0569 A
Object Name
Painting on glass (Portrait)
Title
George Washington
Category
Paintings
Creator (Role)
Gilbert Stuart (Design inspiration)
Place of Origin
Canton (or Guangzhou); China; Asia
Date
1802-1810
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Portrait
- Political figure
Materials
- Oil paint
- Glass
Techniques
- Reverse-painted
Dimensions (inches)
28.5 (H) x 20.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
72.39 (H) x 52.7 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements by sight, in frame. H at left. W at bottom. No conservation file.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Catalogue: Barratt, Carrie Rebora & Miles, Ellen G. 2004 Gilbert Stuart.
Journal: Richardson, Edgar P. China Trade Portraits of Washington After Stuart. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Article: Keyes, Homer Eaton. 1928 The Editor's Attic: The Cover. Antiques. 13 (2)
Article: Keyes, Homer Eaton. 1929 The Editor's Attic: A Chinese George Washington. Antiques. 15 (2)
Book: Crossman, Carl L. 1991 The Decorative Arts of the China Trade: paintings, furnishings, and exotic curiosities. 462 p.
Book: Lee, Jean Gordon. 1984 Philadelphians and the China Trade, 1784-1844. 193.