Explore the Description of this artwork, Portrait of George Washington Taking the Salute at Trenton.
General George Washington (1732–1799) is depicted in full military uniform, a blue coat over buff waistcoat and pants, riding on a white horse. There is a leopard-skin blanket under his saddle. He is holding a tricorner hat in his left hand and an outstretched sword in his right hand. The background shows a small group of military tents. The figure's head is based on the work of another painter, namely the Athenaeum Portrait of Washington by the American painter Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828). The painting is 142.2 centimeters (56.0 in) high and 105.4 centimeters (41.5 in) wide.
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