The Apotheosis of Washington and Franklin (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown.

The Apotheosis of Washington and Franklin (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown.

2-862-608 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Apotheosis of Washington and Franklin (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. George Washington drives a chariot pulled by leopards. The allegorical figure of American Independence is a passenger. After portrait of Washington etched by Valentine Green, 1781, after painting by John Trumbull after terracotta medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown:
After
  1. John Trumbull: American: Artist, painter
  2. Valentine Green: British; English: Artist, engraver, publisher
  3. Giovanni Battista Nini: Italian: Artist, medallist, glassworker, printmaker and engraver
Subject
  1. Benjamin Franklin: American: Scientist, politician, publisher
  2. George Washington: American: President of USA, general, statesman, politician

Medium
  1. Copperplate printed
  2. Linen and cotton, plain weave

Picture Type
  1. Object
  2. Textiles

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Politics Political Events

People Other

History & Politics Artefacts

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3457x4960
File Size : 50,235kb


Aliases

  1. 1950.1582a-b
  1. 73090
  1. 1000011653
  1. 1950.1582a-b
  1. 2-862-608
  1. 2862608


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