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Portrait of George Washington (1732–1799)
Artist

Thomas Sully
Date

c. 1820
Institution Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G333
Portrait of George Washington (1732–1799), Thomas Sully
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Portrait of George Washington (1732–1799): Gallery Label - Current
This painting is a copy of one of Gilbert Stuart's best-known portraits of George Washington, which was finished in 1800 and formerly owned by the New York Public Library. Sully made many copies of Stuart's portraits of President Washington for government buildings and historical societies because Stuart could not meet the astonishing demand for them.In this portrait, Washington's right hand rests on a copy of the Constitution. The sword alludes to his military heroism.
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Medium: Paintings, Painting | Oil on canvas
Size: 94 x 60 in. (238.76 x 152.4 cm) (canvas)101 x 67 in. (256.54 x 170.18 cm) (outer frame)
Creation Place: North America, United States
Culture: North America, United States
Style: 19th century
Inscriptions: No signature visible.
Physical Description: Portrait. George Washington in red drapery, black costume with white frills.
Credit: Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; The William Hood Dunwoody Fund
Accession Number: 32.12
Artist: Thomas Sully, American, 1783 - 1872
Role: Artist
Nationality: American
Life Dates: American, 1783 - 1872
Added to Site: February 28, 2009
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