Chinese School early 19th century, After John James Barralet (Irish, 1747-1815), Apotheosis of
Chinese School early 19th century, After John James Barralet (Irish, 1747-1815), Apotheosis of Washington
Reverse painting on glass, retains original frame.
26 ½ in. x 19 in. (sight)
Provenance
Property of a Mid-Atlantic Institution.
Footnotes
Barralet's extremely popular engraving, “Apotheosis of Washington” or “The Commemoration of Washington,” as it was originally titled, was first published in Philadelphia, 1800-1802. Barralet based the scene on works by the artist Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828).
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Chinese School early 19th century, After John James Barralet (Irish, 1747-1815), Apotheosis of Washington
Reverse painting on glass, retains original frame.
26 ½ in. x 19 in. (sight)
Provenance
Property of a Mid-Atlantic Institution.
Footnotes
Barralet's extremely popular engraving, “Apotheosis of Washington” or “The Commemoration of Washington,” as it was originally titled, was first published in Philadelphia, 1800-1802. Barralet based the scene on works by the artist Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828).