Swearing in George Washington

William H. Johnson, Swearing in George Washington, ca. 1945, oil on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.653
William H. Johnson, Swearing in George Washington, ca. 1945, oil on paperboard, 27 5⁄8 x 31 7⁄8 in. (70.2 x 80.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.653

Artwork Details

Title
Swearing in George Washington
Artist
Date
ca. 1945
Location
Dimensions
27 5⁄8 x 31 7⁄8 in. (70.2 x 80.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Harmon Foundation
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on paperboard
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — Washington, George
  • Occupation — political — president
  • Portrait female — Washington, Martha
  • Object — other — flag
  • Figure group
  • Ceremony — civic — oath
  • History — United States — Inauguration of Washington
Object Number
1967.59.653
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.59.653

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