Heading: -1789
Author: (Washington George)
Title: Collection of 14 engraved portraits and 1 lithograph of George Washington
Place Published: Various places
Publisher:
Date Published: Various dates
Description: Copper or steel engravings. Most images small, but some on larger leaves or inlaid into larger leaves; there are a several images of large size. Most early to mid-19th century or a bit later, a few perhaps late 18th century.Selection of early portraits of the commanding general of the American forces in rebellion against Great Britain, and the first President of the United States. Complete list in the online catalogue, with reference to the bibliographies:
Catalogue of the engraved portraits of Washington, by Charles Henry Hart
The engraved portraits of Washington by W.S. Baker
Catalogue of the very important collection of rare Americana and fine engravings formed by the late Edwin Babcock Holden
Included are:
R.H. Hobson. Centenary Anniversary, Feb. 22. 1832. We Perpetuate the Fine Arts. Printed during the Procession by the Association of Copper-plate Printers. Pub. by R.H. Hobson 147 Chest. St. Hart 366a; Baker 214; Holden 489 ("Very Scarce").
Eugene Du Simitière. [His excellency General Washington commander in chief of the United States of North America &c.] / [B.B.Ellis, Eugene Du Simitière, Pub. May 15, 1783, R.Wilkinson, London, No. 58 Cornhill]. Colored. [Trimmed so title and imprint not present]. Hart 65; Baker 75; Holden 78.
L. Portman. Bust, Head to left. From Hart 285. Stuart, del. Ad viv - L. Portman sc. A. Loosjes Pz. exc. 1805. George Washington. Hart 329; Baker 306; Holden 442.
Gilbert Stuart. Half length, to left. Shadow diagonally across upper left corner of background. G. Washington. [from Life of Washington. By L.M. Weems. Philadelphia, 1814]. Hart 474; Not in Baker; Holden 3040.
C.P. Harrison. Bust, to left, in uniform, with order of Cincinnati on right lapel of coat. Similar to 794. Circular inside rectangular frame. G. Stewart (sic) pinx. Design'd, Engrav'd, Printed & Published by C.P. Harrison Feb'y 22d. Bought "Old print shop November 15th, 1964" in pencil on verso. Hart 797; Baker 248; Holden 1000 ("Scarce").
Thomas Gimbrede. Bust to left, double border line. Same as 378. Lettering erased, relettered George Washington, in script. Hart 378a; Not in Baker; Holden 507.
Unknown. Full bust, full front, to left, in uniform with ribband. Oval. General Washington. London Pub. April 11, 178Æ? by E. Hedges No.92 Cornhill. Hart 52; Baker 44, there described from cut-copy without address; Holden 54 ("Excessively scarce").
Thomas Clarke. Bust to left, circular, with border. Title, on tablet, beneath circle, within rectangle: T. Clarke sc. G. Washington who departed this Life Dec.r 14, 1799 Aged 68. Sold by Spotswood. Hart 280; Baker 195; Holden 365 ("Scarce").
Henry Bryan Hall. Bust, to left, profile. Vignette. Eng'd by H. B. Hall from a Miniature, painted from life by Sharpless in 1796. Pencil inscription lower left corner. Hart 704; Baker 394; Holden 905.
Illman and Pilbrow. Full bust, to left. In lower margin, between tittle and address, a seated figure of Liberty, with eagle and shield. G.G. Stuart pinx - Illman & Pilbrow Sc. Geo.Washington. Published by H. Phelps 161 Broadway N. York ( Cop. 1833). Hart 402; Not in Baker; Holden 539 ("It's very scarce in any condition").
Henry Brian Hall and George E. Perine. Washington. Bust, looking left. Hart 393b, same as 393, but with address and names of engravers erased, and "Engraved by H. B. Hall's Sons New York" substituted.
Hoen, A. George Washington, A. Hoen . "G. Washington." Presentational inscription in pencil, "Presented to Brandy Mayer by the engraver, A. Hoen".
Daniels, J.H. Gen. Washington's Carriage, J.H. Daniels Lithographer. 1872.
Circular engraving of George Washington on horseback. On a membership certificate in the Washington Association of New Jersey, for Edwin A. Stevens, signed by the president, Geo. A Halsey. Engraved by American Bank Note Co. With paper seal affixed, it is chipped. 1874.
John G. McRae, engraver. Washington Family. Large engraving with, left to right, Washington Parke Custis, George Washington, Eleanor Parke Custis, Martha Washington, and the Black slave William Lee. Published by Thomas Kelly, New York.
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Most in very good or better condition.