George Washington: Design for an Engraving

Alonzo Chappel

Created:
Movement:
1860
Realism
key Notes:
Historical portraiture, Engraving design
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Dimensions:
16 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (42.2 x 32.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on paper mounted on paper and unstretched canvas
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George Washington: Design for an Engraving by Alonzo Chappel

The painting "George Washington: Design for an Engraving," created by Alonzo Chappel in 1860, is an oil on paper mounted on paper and unstretched canvas. This work is significant for its depiction of George Washington, reflecting the 19th-century American interest in Revolutionary War figures and national identity. Chappel was known for his historical paintings and illustrations, often focusing on American history and its prominent figures. His detailed and realistic style contributed to the popular visual culture of the time, making historical events and personalities accessible to a broader audience. The painting serves as a preparatory work for an engraving, highlighting Chappel's role in the dissemination of historical imagery through print media. Chappel's contributions to American art are marked by his ability to blend historical accuracy with artistic expression, thus influencing the visual representation of American history.

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George Washington: Design for an Engraving by Alonzo Chappel

This 1860 artwork by Alonzo Chappel, created using oil on paper mounted on paper and unstretched canvas, depicts George Washington in a detailed and realistic style characteristic of 19th-century American historical painting. The piece serves as a preparatory design for an engraving, highlighting Chappel's meticulous attention to historical accuracy and portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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George Washington: Design for an Engraving