Washington Related
"His Exc(ellency) George Washington Esq'r. - Captain General of all the American Forces" by J. Norman Sc.(ulptor)
c. 1776 Revolutionary War Period, an Original Early Version Engraved Print titled, "His excellency George Washington Esq'r. Captain General of all the American Forces, J. Norman Sc." (1748-1817) Engraver, Framed, Fine.
This very rare "Original" early Engraved version was created c. 1776 being a contemporary Revolutionary War Period Print. It is titled: "His excellency George Washington Esq'r. Captain General of all the American Forces, J. Norman Sc." (1748-1817) Engraver, and is extremely rare, About Fine. The Print measures 8" x 5" (by sight) and appears contemporarily ornately Framed in black with gold gilt surrounds to fully 9.5" x 6.5" the back of frame covered with early newsprint, toned and soiling (not viewed removed from its frame). This rare Engraved Print shows General George Washington in a full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing his military uniform, gesturing with right hand which is holding a swagger stick, his left hand resting on a cannon barrel, with his Tent guarded by two soldiers shown foremost, within his military encampment in the background. A subsequent version of this engraved plate, where "J. Norman Sc." was later re-engraved being changed to "Jas Norman" was created c. 1780 to be Published in 1781 as an Illustration from: "An impartial history of the war in America, between Great Britain and the United States, from its commencement to the end of the war: ... Boston : Printed by Nathaniel Coverly and Robert Hodge, ..., 1781." See: Baker, 419; Hart, 761.
This Engraving is also Published in the modern era reference book titled: "The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington" : [For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.], 1975, no. 216. Later, similarly titled engraved versions are known, but not nearly as classic or valuable this, the "original" engraved print.
Provenance Ex: Purchased in Philadelphia Print Shop on 1/25/13 to our current consignor.
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF
AMBASSADOR J. WILLIAM MIDDENDORF II

KEYWORDS:
Washington, George; Military officers--American Revolution; United States History; 1775-1783; Book illustrations 1780; Engravings 1780; Portrait prints 1780; Book Illustrations 1780; Engravings 1780