Le General Washington

Dateca. 1780

Artist/Maker Noel Le Mire

MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper

DimensionsOverall: 19 1/8 × 13 3/4in. (48.6 × 34.9cm)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-226

DescriptionLower margin reads: "Peint par L. le Paon Peintre de Bataille de S.A.S./ M.gr le Prince de Conde/ "Grave par N. le Mire des Academies Imperiales et Royales et de celle des Science et Arts de Rouen"
Label TextUniformed Washington stands at left with Declaration of Independence and Treaty with France in his right hand and various torn British bills and proclamations at his feet; behind him are a tent, a folding table and a chair, and a horse held by young Black groom wearing a turban. An encampment with tents are visible in the background.