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Print (Line engraving)
(George Washington)
Alexander Lawson, William Russell Birch
1805-1810
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Alexander Lawson (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1977.0218
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1977.0218
Object Name
Print (Line engraving)
Title
(George Washington)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Alexander Lawson (Engraver); William Russell Birch (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1805-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: BIRCH DEL.\T
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: ENGRAVED BY LAWSON.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Allegory
- George Washington
- Political figure
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
11.9 (H) x 9.6 (W) x 6.3 (Image H) x 6.1 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
30.3 (H) x 24.3 (W) x 16.1 (Image H) x 15.5 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH at left. OW at top. Print H: 6.7 in. (16.9 cm). Print W: 6.3 in. (16.0 cm). No plate marks.
Edition Watermark
none