Ralph Ludwig Boyer

Washington Assumes Command,

Maker

Title

Washington Assumes Command

Medium

etching

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Supports

Dimensions

25.2 x 37.8 cm (9 15/16 x 14 7/8 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:numbered in pencil below platemark on left:8; signed on right:RL BoyerVerso:in pencil in LR:Washington Assumes Command/original etching by Ralph Boyer/The Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by/his guard of honor, the polished First/City Troop of Philadelphia, faces the/small untrained patriots comprising his/new command

Marks: Watermarks:initials GWin a circle and shield with stars and stripes on it and an eagle over it

Type

Credit

Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr.

Object Number

56.041.9

Washington Assumes Command
The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington

Original--Recto:numbered in pencil below platemark on left:8; signed on right:RL BoyerVerso:in pencil in LR:Washington Assumes Command/original etching by Ralph Boyer/The Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by/his guard of honor, the polished First/City Troop of Philadelphia, faces the/small untrained patriots comprising his/new command

Marks: Watermarks:initials GWin a circle and shield with stars and stripes on it and an eagle over it

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