May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This large full-length portrait is painted after John Trumbull's famous 1792 depiction of Washington at Trenton, New Jersey on January 2, 1777. The original is located at the Yale University Art Library in New Haven, Connecticut. This painting was done in the first half of the 19th century and is mounted in a period frame. General George Washington is shown in his full military uniform, a blue coat over buff waistcoat and pants. He is holding a spyglass in his extended right hand and his left hand rests on his sword. In the background is Blueskin, his white horse, restrained by an aide. Further in the distance is the bridge over the Assunpink Creek and nearby mill, along with artillery and campfires. A destroyed cannon and broken carriage lays behind him. CONDITION: Various layers of varnish and minor inpainting. A beautiful painting with great eye appeal and prestige. Measures 42-1/2 x 31-3/4" overall, view measures 36" x 25-3/8". DMG
Item Dimensions: Frame: