George Washington at Princeton, (painting)

Object Details

Notes: Owner, 1974.; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1805-2005: 200 Years of Excellence," Philadelphia, PA: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 2005, pg. 90.; Image on file.; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1805-2005: 200 Years of Excellence," Philadelphia, PA: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 2005, pg. 90.; The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary: Portrait of George Washington on the battlefield at Princeton, his body turned three-quarters to the left, his gaze directed at the viewer, his left hand resting on a cannon barrel, and his right hand holding his hat on his hip. On the ground at his feet is British flag, and behind him his a soldier holding the reins of his horse. In the background there are rows of military figures practicing drills.

Owner/Location: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Broad & Cherry Streets Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 Accession Number: 1943.16.2

Topic: Portrait male--Full length; Occupation--Political--President; Occupation--Military--General; Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform; Landscape--New Jersey--Princeton; Object--Weapon--Cannon