George Washington oval portrait engraving in military uniform – Historic Photo Reproduction
(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 antique engraving of George Washington oval portrait engraving in military uniform. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
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. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
George Washington oval portrait engraving in military uniform
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Among the many portraits of Washington on this board, this oval engraving stands out for its focus on his military bearing, showing him in uniform rather than in the civilian dress of his later years. Engravings like this were widely reproduced in the decades after the Revolutionary War, when Americans were eager for images of the commander who had led the Continental Army to victory and then willingly surrendered his command. Prints of this kind circulated in books, almanacs and parlor displays, helping to shape a national image of Washington as a model of civic virtue. The oval frame, a common format for portraits of the period, draws the eye to the face and the uniform's details.
| Original scan | 3,204 × 3,994 px · prints to 11 × 13 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 02006u |
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