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Memorial for George Washington

Enoch G. Gridley

1800

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Monument

Dominant colour

Memorial for George Washington is a 1800 ink by Enoch G. Gridley, a Romanticism work, depicting Monument, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Enoch G. Gridley
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This small engraving shows George Washington in uniform. His face looks calm, but serious. The background is mostly empty, just a few simple lines. It’s one of the earliest prints made right after Washington died. People used these images to remember him. The lines are soft, almost like pencil shading. If you like this style, check out more works by Gridley, Enoch G.