George Washington (1732-1799) General & Statesman
John Trumbull (1756 - 1843)
Thomas Cheesman (1760 - c.1834)
Engraving
published 1 August 1796
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About the work
- Location
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Country: USA
City: Boston
Place: British Consulate-General
Interpretation about this artwork is under review
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About the artist
Thomas Cheesman, engraver and draughtsman, began his career in the studio of stipple engraver Francesco Bartolozzi. Thought to have been one of Bartolozzi’s best pupils, many early works by Cheesman were probably signed off by his master and are therefore lost among the great body of work by Bartolozzi. However, the pupil recognised the marketing value of Bartolozzi’s name when he signed his 1792 engraving ‘Adelaide’: ‘Drawn and Engraved by T. Cheesman late Pupil to F. Bartolozzi, R.A.’. Cheesman’s engravings were made after religious, literary and sentimental subjects by contemporary artists, as well as works by Old Masters. He is thought to have died shortly after his last work was exhibited at the Society of British Artists, in 1834.
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Explore
- People
- Washington, George
- Places
- Subjects
- male portrait, telescope, horse, 18th century costume, military uniform, waistcoat, boots, breeches, epaulettes, flag, cannon, sword, equerry, general, American revolutionary army, American Revolutionary War
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving
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Details
- Title
- George Washington (1732-1799) General & Statesman
- Date
- published 1 August 1796
- Medium
- Engraving
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Colnaghi, April 1952
- GAC number
- 1564