George Washington — Oval Portrait Engraving
Mid-19th century — Frame: 7¼ x 6¼ inches; sight: 7⅝ x 4⅝ inches
 
A finely engraved oval portrait of George Washington shown in profile, produced in the mid-nineteenth century. The composition reflects the enduring popularity of Revolutionary imagery during the antebellum period, when likenesses of Washington were widely reinterpreted for a growing audience. The dense, stippled ground and refined line work emulate earlier engraving traditions, preserving the neoclassical restraint and dignified presentation long associated with Washington’s canonical image.
 
Condition: Very fine.