Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington
1801
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1801
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington is a 1801 ink by Thomas Clarke, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows three figures standing in a cloudy, dreamy space. Two women face each other, one with arms raised, the other with hands clasped. Behind them, a tall figure holds a pyramid-shaped frame with a portrait of a man and the words *"There is Rest in Heaven."* The border is packed with tiny stars, musical notes, and a banner reading *"Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious G. Washington."* The portrait in the frame looks like George Washington, and the whole scene feels like a memorial. The artist used fine lines and shading to build up light and shadow, giving the figures a soft, almost ghostly look. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this one create detailed prints with just lines.
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