Washington's First Meeting with Alexander Hamilton, 1776

Artist/Maker Henry Alexander Ogden (1856 - 1936)

Depicted Alexander Hamilton (ca. 1755 – 1804)

Depicted George Washington (American, 1732 – 1799)

Washington's First Meeting with Alexander Hamilton, 1776

ca. 1917

Black crayon, black ink, gray wash, white gouache, and graphite on beige paper

Overall: 12 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (32.7 × 25.1 cm)

Gift of the Estate of Harry A. Ogden

1936.976

DescriptionHistory

Markingsinscriptions: Signed bottom right: Ogden. Bottom edge: Washington's First Meeting w/Alex. Hamilton

InscribedSigned at lower left in black crayon: "Ogden"; inscribed below in graphite: "Washington's first meeting with Alex. Hamilton 1776."

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