Washington – Antique Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This antique engraving of Washington brings a moment of history to your wall. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
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This engraving presents Washington as a dignified national figure, a subject that drew wide attention in the 1850s. Its source is a painting by Thomas Hicks, and H. Wright Smith's engraving carried the image into printed form, making it available to households and institutions that could not own an original canvas. The decade was a busy one for Washington's memory: the Washington Monument in the capital had its cornerstone laid in 1848, and fundraising for its completion was slow, so prints like this one helped keep the first president's image before the public. Viewers may note how the engraver's fine lines build tone and texture across the face and clothing.
| Created / published | c. 1850s |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print, engraving |
| Notes | Painted by Thomas Hicks. Engraved by H. Wright Smith |
| Original scan | 1,101 × 1,536 px · prints to 4 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-126878 |
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