George Washington
George Washington
Artist
Charles Willson Peale
(1741 - 1827)
Dateca. 1780-1782
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm)
Framed: 57 3/4 × 48 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.
Framed: 57 3/4 × 48 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2010.70
Accession number
2010.70
On View
On viewLabel TextCharles Willson Peale portrayed George Washington as a relaxed, yet powerful military leader wearing the blue sash of commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. For many Americans, Washington symbolizes the early history of the United States. However, North America had a long history prior to colonization. Indigenous peoples were here centuries before President Washington took office.
“America” is the product of a complex history of multicultural exchange, reflecting many perspectives, stories, and experiences, which cannot be embodied in a single painting or perspective.
Charles Willson Peale representó a George Washington como un líder militar relajado, pero poderoso, vestido con la banda azul del comandante en jefe del ejército continental. Para muchos norteamericanos, Washington simboliza la historia temprana de los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, Norteamérica tenía una larga historia anterior a la colonización. Los indios norteamericanos estuvieron aquí siglos antes de que el Presidente Washington tomara el poder.
“Norteamérica” es el producto de una historia compleja de intercambio multicultural, reflejando varias perspectivas, historias, y experiencias, las cuales no pueden ser expresadas en un solo cuadro o perspectiva.
Inscribedverso: 83 / 12 / C
