(American, 1756-1843)
General George Washington at Trenton, an early and possibly period copy of the original held by Yale University, unsigned, oil on canvas, 36-1/4 x 26-1/4 in.; circa 1840 American gilt wood and composition Empire frame, lined with 19th century canvas, retouch primarily in sky and at bottom affecting approximately 15% of surface, crackle, some lifting at bottom right corner; frame resurfaced and with repairs. Notes: Exhibited: Juilliard Musical Foundation, New York, 1925, No. 93. Provenance: Collection of General Gault, James River, Virginia to 1895; M. Knoedler & Co., New York, purchased by Mrs. James Ben Ali (Margaret Voorhies) Haggin, New York and Lexington, Kentucky, in 1926 for $4,000 (label verso), with photograph of original receipt; by descent in family

lined with 19th century canvas, retouch primarily in sky and at bottom affecting approximately 15% of surface, crackle, some lifting at bottom right corner; frame resurfaced and with repairs