When was "General Washington" created?

This artwork was created January 15, 1781.

What medium is "General Washington"?

General Washington is Mezzotint; first state of two.

Is "General Washington" in the public domain?

Yes, General Washington is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

General Washington

Q: Who created "General Washington"?

General Washington was created by Valentine Green|Valentine Green|George Washington|John Trumbull in January 15, 1781.

Valentine Green|Valentine Green|George Washington|John Trumbull

January 15, 1781

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Medium

Mezzotint; first state of two

Dimensions

Plate: 24 15/16 × 15 15/16 in. (63.3 × 40.5 cm) Sheet: 27 1/4 × 19 5/16 in. (69.2 × 49.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924

Accession Number

24.90.26

Tags

PortraitsGeorge WashingtonAmerican RevolutionMenGenerals

Art Historical Context

Behold *General Washington*, a striking mezzotint engraving by the renowned British printmaker Valentine Green, published on January 15, 1781. Created after a portrait by American artist John Trumbull this first state of two captures George Washington at the height of the American Revolution, portraying him as the steadfast commander of the Continental Army. Measuring nearly 25 by 16 inches on the plate, its grand scale underscores the hero's larger-than-life status. Mezzotint, Green's specialty, revolutionized printmaking with its velvety blacks and subtle gradations, mimicking the richness ...

General Washington

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