Showrooms

39 West Street

Litchfield, CT 06759

United States

tillouantiques.com

Spencerian Calligraphic Drawing of General George Washington

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American School, mid 19th c.
General Washington on Rearing Horse
Unsigned
Watercolor on paper
16” x 12 ¾”, 20 ¼” x 17 ¼” (frame),
Over-all in fine condition, evenly toned from wooden backboard, housed in a period frame.
Provenance: Private collection, Pennsylvania.
A wonderful calligraphic drawing of General Washington on his horse, Blueskin, standing on his hind legs in motion. The watercolor retains vibrant colors with a toned background commensurate with age.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Watercolor on paper
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1850
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-WoP-WCPI 012
Incollect Reference #:	816838

Dimensions

W.	17.25 in;	H.	20.25 in;
W.	43.82 cm;	H.	51.44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

Sold