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First In Peace – Historic Print

First In Peace, c. 1866 — antique engraving
First In Peace, c. 1866. Antique engraving from the Washington collection.

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Step back in time with First In Peace, an antique engraving rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.

The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. 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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The title comes from Henry Lee's famous 1799 tribute to Washington, "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." This print shows the moment on April 23, 1789, when Washington stepped from a boat at the port of entry into New York and was greeted by a crowd. He had come from Mount Vernon to take up the first presidency under the new Constitution. Henry Brueckner painted the scene, and John McRae engraved it around 1866, when Americans were looking back on Washington's example in the years after the Civil War.

Created / publishedc. 1866
Medium1 print, engraving
NotesPainted by Henry Brueckner. Engraved by John McRae. SUMMARY: George Washington standing in boat greeted by enthusiastic crowd at port of entry into New York, April 23, 1789
Original scan4,136 × 2,758 px · prints to 14 × 9 in at 300 dpi
Reference02156u

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