Washington – Historic Print
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Description
Step back in time with Washington, an antique engraving rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Choose the framed print, ready to hang the day it arrives, or the unframed print for a frame of your own. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
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This engraving reproduces a painting by Thomas Hicks, a Pennsylvania artist known for his portraits, with the plate cut by H. Wright Smith. Its c. 1850s date places it in a period when printed likenesses of George Washington were especially popular. Such engravings hung in parlors, schoolrooms and public halls, and they offered a shared image of the first president as a symbol of union at a time when the country was deeply divided over slavery and sectional politics. Viewers today can compare the engraver's linework with the tonal range of the original painting, which is part of what makes these prints interesting to study.
| Created / published | c. 1850s |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print, engraving |
| Notes | Painted by Thomas Hicks. Engraved by H. Wright Smith |
| Original scan | 2,657 × 3,639 px · prints to 9 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 13461u |
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