Washington as a Freemason – Vintage Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Few images capture their era like this historic image of Washington as a Freemason. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
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Washington as a Freemason
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George Washington was initiated into Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 in Virginia in 1752, and he remained a active Freemason for the rest of his life, even while leading the Continental Army and later serving as president. Images of him in Masonic regalia, like this one, reflect how the fraternity came to be linked with his public image in the decades after his death. Freemasonry in the 18th century stressed virtue, self-improvement and civic responsibility, qualities that painters and printmakers often emphasized when they presented Washington to the public. Look closely at the symbols and dress to see how artists tied his leadership to the moral language of the lodge.
| Original scan | 5,784 × 7,396 px · prints to 19 × 25 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | WashingtonFreemason |
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