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Painting on glass
When FREEDOM first her glorious DAY had won/ She smiled on WASHINGTON her Darling Son/ Mild JUSTICE claims him as his Virtues rise/ And LOVE and HONOR still attend the Prize
1800-1815
Category
Paintings
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Materials
- Oil paint
- Gilt
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1960.0571 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.0571 A
Object Name
Painting on glass
Title
When FREEDOM first her glorious DAY had won/ She smiled on WASHINGTON her Darling Son/ Mild JUSTICE claims him as his Virtues rise/ And LOVE and HONOR still attend the Prize
Category
Paintings
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Date
1800-1815
Subject(s)
- Allegory
- George Washington
- Mourning imagery
- Political figure
Materials
- Oil paint
- Gilt
- Glass
Techniques
- Reverse-painted
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
28.625 (H) x 21 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
72.707 (H) x 53.34 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements by sight, in frame. H at left. W at bottom. No conservation file.