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His excellency George Washington lieut. genl. of the armies of the United States of America F. Bartoli pinx. ; J. Galland sculp

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His excellency George Washington lieut. genl. of the armies of the United States of America F. Bartoli pinx. ; J. Galland sculp

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Print shows George Washington, half-length portrait, seated, facing right, wearing military uniform; he is holding his sword with his right arm, which is resting on the arm of a chair, and is holding a paper in his right hand; a hat rests on a table on the right and through a part in the drapery, or the opening of his tent, is seen a military encampment. At bottom center, amidst the title, is an eagle with striped shield and banner "E. Pluribus Unum", and holding in its talons an olive branch and three arrows; rays of light eminate from above and clouds form the base.

Caption continues: Dedicated to Commodore John Barry and the Officers of the Navy and Army of North America / by Ferrai & Dupin / Baltimore.
Stamped on verso: L.C. Fine Arts Division.
Inscribed in ink on versp: 350089.
Inscribed in pencil on verso: Resembles Stuart's head. Similar in all respects except title, to engraving (no. 216) by D. Edwin.
Baker, 228
Hart, 789a
Stauffer, 1024
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1797
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united states
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