George Washington

George Washington

John RamageWW-1784-160702
1789·Watercolor on ivory·2 x 1 3/8 in. (5.2 x 3.5 cm)

Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924

Catalogue

Year
1789
Dimensions
2 x 1 3/8 in. (5.2 x 3.5 cm)

Artist

John Ramage
John Ramage

Painting

John Ramage was an Irish American artist, goldsmith, patroller, and second lieutenant. He was best known for painting portrait miniatures, and the first artist to paint a portrait of George Washington after he assumed office as the first President of the United States.

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Year
1789
Dimensions
2 x 1 3/8 in. (5.2 x 3.5 cm)
Watts ID
WW-1784-160702

Source

Source
met
Status
verified

Artist

John Ramage

John Ramage

Painting

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