Artist/Maker
Unidentified artist
Depicted
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
George Washington Wearing the Medal of the Cincinnati
19th century
Reverse painting on glass
Overall: 1/8 in. × 11 1/2 in. × 9 in. (0.3 × 29.2 × 22.9 cm)
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
1937.333
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
MarkingsOn reverse of frame: Collection label with "1450" in ink.
ClassificationsPAINTINGS
