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Genuine 1860 George Washington engraving, depicting Washington dramatically mounted on horseback, pointing forward while dressed in his military uniform and tricorn hat. His horse is shown stepping over a fallen cannon, creating an impressive Revolutionary War scene.
The engraving is beautifully detailed, with extremely fine period engraving work throughout the horse, uniform, landscape and surrounding scene.
“Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York.”
Most importantly, the bottom of the print contains the original A.D. 1860 copyright/registration statement, providing strong documentary evidence of the print's publication.
The large “G. Washington” facsimile signature engraved beneath the image.
Frame is 12.x15.5"
Mat Window Size: 7" x 10"
This was produced only 84 years after Washington's death, making it a fascinating example of how Americans of the mid-19th century were preserving and presenting the image of the nation's first president.
