Artwork
Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington
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.
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.
Artist & collection
