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Painting (Portrait)
George Washington as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
Charles Peale Polk
1787-1793
Category
Paintings
Creator/Artist/Maker
Charles Peale Polk (Painter)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1956.0562 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0562 A
Object Name
Painting (Portrait)
Title
George Washington as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
Category
Paintings
Creator (Role)
Charles Peale Polk (Painter)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1787-1793
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Reverse of canvas (under relining)
Inscription: C.\s P. Polk/ Painter
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
- Washington
- George
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
35.7 (H) x 28 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
90.8 (H) x 71 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements at stretchers, right side and bottom.