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Trumbull, John (1756-1843) [Washington resigning his commision]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1317 Author/Creator: Trumbull, John (1756-1843) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1830 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving based on John Trumbull's painting entitled Washington Resigning his Commision dated circa 1830. Features George Washington, in front of the Congress of the Confederation handing in his commision papers. Based on a painting by John Trumbull.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

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