Who painted Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington?

Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington was painted by Thomas Clarke in 1801.

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Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington?

Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington

Thomas Clarke , 1801

Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Clarke. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in plate: T. Clarke Sculp: 1801 Boston. / Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious G. Washington.

About this work

Overview

This print, 'Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington', is an engraving created by Thomas Clarke in 1801 on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts three figures in a cloudy atmosphere, mourning and commemorating George Washington, as indicated by his portrait within a pyramid-shaped frame and the surrounding inscriptions.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a soft, ethereal effect through the use of fine lines and shading, creating a play of light and shadow that gives the figures a ghostly appearance.

History & Provenance

The print was created in 1801, a date that situates it in the early period following George Washington's death in 1799, suggesting it is a relatively early commemorative work.