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George Washington: 1142

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

George Washington

Maker(s)

Painter: Stuart, Gilbert (Copy after)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1925) by Greg, T. T., Mrs

Dating

Production date: before AD 1801 : Uncertain dates

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Canvas Height 72.7 cm Width 60.9 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 11. by Stewart (sic). General Washington by the same painter who painted the original. One of 6 brought to this country on speculation.
  • Location: Verso
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1142
Primary reference Number: 3969
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "George Washington" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/3969 Accessed: 2024-11-08 06:17:00

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