Swearing in George Washington

William H. Johnson, Swearing in George Washington, ca. 1942-1943, pen and ink and pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.546
William H. Johnson, Swearing in George Washington, ca. 1942-1943, pen and ink and pencil on paper, 17 7⁄8 x 17 1⁄8 in. (45.5 x 43.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.546

Artwork Details

Title
Swearing in George Washington
Artist
Date
ca. 1942-1943
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
17 7⁄8 x 17 1⁄8 in. (45.5 x 43.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Harmon Foundation
Mediums
Mediums Description
pen and ink and pencil on paper
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male
  • Occupation — political — president
  • Ceremony — civic — oath
  • History — United States — Inauguration of Washington
  • Portrait male — Washington, George — full length
Object Number
1967.59.546
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.59.546

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