(George Washington Iconography) His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON Esqr Commander in chief of the AMERICAN ARMIES. The Protector of his COUNTRY, The Supporter of LIBERTY, And the Benefactor of Mankind May his name never be forgotten.

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Verlag: Anonymous, 1781

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Anonymous / 1781 - 1785 circa / (George Washington Iconography) His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON Esqr Commander in chief of the AMERICAN ARMIES. The Protector of his COUNTRY, The Supporter of LIBERTY, And the Benefactor of Mankind May his name never be forgotten. (Curiosities - People 1, 93359) Circular copperplate engraving on laid paper. Plate mark measures 11 3/4 inches in diameter. Sheet trimmed closely on left and right sides, shaving a bit of the decorative border. Paper age-toned. Evidence of old staining. Withal, quite good given the rarity and age of the example. Manuscript notation in lower left corner of sheet, in a 19th- or early 20th-century hand: "Handed down in Scofield Family since Revolutionary Days." Original hand color. Superlatively Rare 18th-Century American Engraving of "His Excellency" George Washington Among the Rarest Examples of 18th-Century Washington Iconography Paul Revere's "Gallant Warrior" Engraving of Washington? This captivating and unusual 18th-century American engraving of George Washington has puzzled scholars of Washington iconography for over a century. The engraving's status as an unsigned work of extreme rarity has long been a stumbling block to discovering its full story. Wendy Wick Reaves, Senior Curator of Prints & Drawings at the National Portrait Gallery, identified two editions and several states of the print, but still concluded "very little is known about this equestrian engraving." While recent authorities have made valiant attempts at deciphering the engraving, none has been definitive. After careful comparisons between the few extant examples of the engraving, we have discovered that all early (i.e., 18th century) impressions of this print were made from the same, albeit continually modified, copperplate. By taking a closer look at the object itself and picking up the various threads left by earlier connoisseurs, we can significantly advance our understanding of the engraving, getting closer to a likely date of production and a possible maker. And while further study is needed, there are hints that suggest Amos Doolittle or even Paul Revere as a possible maker. Attributing the Engraving Earlier authorities have largely side-stepped the issue of attributing the portrait. Monsky's 2002 article in the Winterthur Portfolio comes closest to offering an answer, but he does not go so far as to formally attribute it. In our examination of the portrait's authorship, we assert that two distinguished 18th-century American engravers, Paul Revere and Amos Doolittle, emerge as strong candidates. We endeavor to explore each possibility in detail, offering insight into the rationale behind our assertions and contributing to the ongoing debate. In our analysis, we argue that this engraving could potentially be Paul Revere's long-lost so-called "Gallant Warrior" portrait of Washington. This assertion challenges the earlier proposed metal cut attributed to Revere, first advanced by Hart in 1904 (Wick 6). The present portrait better fits the established circumstantial evidence about the identity of the "Gallant Warrior" portrait, and further archival research may reveal substantial evidence to support this hypothesis. On the other hand, our investigation also uncovers a compelling case for attributing the portrait to Amos Doolittle, suggesting the work might serve as a precursor to his acclaimed Washington portrait, A Display of the United States of America (circa 1788). In the subsequent sections, we will thoroughly analyze both possibilities, delving into the evidence that supports each artist's potential involvement in crafting this significant portrait of Washington. Paul Revere's Engraving of George Washington as a "Gallant Warrior" C. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 93359

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Titel: (George Washington Iconography) His ...

Verlag: Anonymous

Erscheinungsdatum: 1781

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