Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Portrait |
Title |
George Washington |
Catalog Number |
1939.761 |
Creator |
Walker, Ferdinand G. |
Date |
1885-1927 |
Material(s) |
Paint/Canvas |
Dimensions |
H-30 W-25 inches |
Description |
This is a bust portrait of George Washington wearing a uniform and hat. The piece is signed in the lower right "Ferd G. Walker." |
Notes |
Washington was born in 1732 and died in 1799. Ferdinand Graham Walker, the artist, was born in 1859 and died in 1927. This painting is based on Peale's portrait of George Washington that was painted in Valley Forge in 1778. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Washington, George, 1732-1799 Walker, Ferdinand G., 1859-1927 |
Subjects |
Portrait paintings Presidents Art Portraits |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |