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Samuel Chamberlain

Washington's Farewell to his Officers,

Maker

  • George Washington Memorial Association, Inc.
  • Samuel Chamberlain

Title

Washington's Farewell to his Officers

Medium

etching, drypoint

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • etching,
  • drypoint

Techniques

  • etching,
  • drypoint

Supports

  • Medium weight cream laid paper

Dimensions

15.9 x 21.6 cm (6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:Signed in pencil below platemark on right:Samuel Chamberlain; numbered in UL:15Verso:in pencil in LR:Washington's Farewell to his Officers/orig. etching by Samuel Chamberlain/Victory dissolves associations which, through/mutual dependence and respect, have developed/warm friendships.The dramatic scene in/Frauncee's Tavern marks the return of the/great captains to civil life.

Marks: Watermarks:initialsGWin a circle and shield with stars and stripes on it and eagle over it

Type

  • Prints

Credit

Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr.

Object Number

56.041.14

Washington's Farewell to his Officers

Original--Recto:Signed in pencil below platemark on right:Samuel Chamberlain; numbered in UL:15Verso:in pencil in LR:Washington's Farewell to his Officers/orig. etching by Samuel Chamberlain/Victory dissolves associations which, through/mutual dependence and respect, have developed/warm friendships.The dramatic scene in/Frauncee's Tavern marks the return of the/great captains to civil life.

Marks: Watermarks:initialsGWin a circle and shield with stars and stripes on it and eagle over it

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