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"Eulogium Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington, Columbia's Greatest and Successful Son: honored Be His Name." Engraved by Peter Maverick 1817
1817-Dated, George Washington Memorial Calligraphic Engraving, titled "Eulogium Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington, Columbia's Greatest and Successful Son: honored Be His Name." Engraved by Peter Maverick after Benjamin O. Tyler, Fine.
Rare Calligraphic Engraving work of art is, "Designed Written and Published by Benjamin O. Tyler, Professor of Penmanship, New York, 1817." It was engraved by P. Maverick of Newark, New Jersey. It measures a very large and impressive 24" x 18.5" (by sight), and framed to an overall size of 30.5" x 24". A central portrait of General George Washington seen inside a decorative oval border inscribed:



"Sacred to the Memory of the Brave" and with 18 Stars. Below the image an oval plaque reads,"Gen. George Washington departed this life Dec. 14th 1799 AE67. - And the tears of a Nation watered his grave." The image rests on top of an alter with a poem: "Washington's no more, by silence grief's express'd, Lo! here he lies, his Works proclaim the rest."



It displays Cherubs, Angels blowing trumpets of fame, Eagles, an Elegiac poem, and Masonic symbols. Scattered folds and tone, particularly to the left side panel. Such calligraphy and good penmanship were highly valued skills, making this historic original Engraving very desirable for display.