Washington Resigning His Commission

Ferdinand Pettrich, Washington Resigning His Commission, ca. 1841, painted plaster, 86 x 48 1⁄2 x 36 3⁄8 in. (218.3 x 123.2 x 92.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, XX35
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Artwork Details

Title
Washington Resigning His Commission
Artist
Date
ca. 1841
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
86 x 48 1⁄2 x 36 3⁄8 in. (218.3 x 123.2 x 92.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
painted plaster
Classifications
Subjects
  • Study — sculpture model
  • Portrait male — Washington, George — full length
  • Ceremony — military — resignation
  • Occupation — military — general
  • History — United States — Revolution
Object Number
XX35
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/XX35

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Date1898
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