Description:

Washington in profile by Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere in 1781. It is an engraved portrait centered in block text: "Washington". Printed below the image on the left in cursive script: "Dessine d'apres Nature par Du Simitier a Philadelphine" ("Drawn from the life by Du Simitiere in Philadelphia). Circular image of a full bust portrait of George Washington, facing left and wearing a military uniform with his hair tied back with a ribbon. The portrait is set in a frame which hangs on a wall, with brickwork. In the 1780's a trio of artists began issuing fine, first hand accurate portraits of George Washington. While Charles Willson Peale and John Trumbull used their personal connections to obtain likenesses of General Washington, a Swiss artist used black lead portraits for model engravings in profile. Prevost's was published in France and was the most popular among a set of famous revolutionaries. A set was published by B.B. Ellis in London, and this example was one of a set published in Paris. A standard and great example of realist art at the time of the New Nation. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 7-5/8" x 4.25" and image size 5" x 3.5"
  • Condition:
  • Very Good Condition with some light foxing from age

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November 4, 2019 6:00 PM EST
Canandaigua, NY, US

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