Artwork
George Washington
George Washington is an unspecified painting by the Neoclassicist artist Edward Savage. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
The painting depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a black coat and white shirt, holding a document. He is seated in a red chair, with a dark background.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The document he holds may indicate his profession or status.
To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, look up Edward Savage.
Overview
This portrait of George Washington was painted by Edward Savage in 1797 and is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted seated in a red chair, wearing formal 18th-century attire and holding a document that may signify his role or status.
Technique & Style
The painting's formal style and the subject's clothing are characteristic of late 18th-century portraiture, with a dark background that emphasizes the figure.
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Edward Savage painted America’s first power family in a room full of clues. The Washington Family shows George and Martha Washington seated with two of Martha’s grandchildren and a young man standing behind them. The…
