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George Hand Wright

Washington at Valley Forge,

Maker

  • George Hand Wright

Title

Washington at Valley Forge

Medium

etching, drypoint

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • etching,
  • drypoint

Techniques

  • etching,
  • drypoint

Supports

  • Medium weight cream laid paper

Dimensions

25.9 x 34.6 cm (10 3/16 x 13 5/8 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:numbered in pencil under platemark on left:6; signed on right:G. Wright; in UL corner of sheet:II Verso:in pencil in LR:Washington at Valley Forge/original etching by George Wright/A compassionate Washington keenly alert to the plight of his men and overwhelmed by his responsibility

Marks: Watermarks:GWin a circle and: ashield with star and stripes with an eagle over it.

Type

  • Prints

Credit

Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr.

Object Number

56.041.5

Washington at Valley Forge
The Bicentennial Pageant George Washington

Original--Recto:numbered in pencil under platemark on left:6; signed on right:G. Wright; in UL corner of sheet:II Verso:in pencil in LR:Washington at Valley Forge/original etching by George Wright/A compassionate Washington keenly alert to the plight of his men and overwhelmed by his responsibility

Marks: Watermarks:GWin a circle and: ashield with star and stripes with an eagle over it.

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