Focus on Portrait of George Washington Taking the Salute at Trenton and discuss the Engraving.
Washington Receiving a Salute on the Field of Trenton is an engraving by William Holl (1807–1871) based on Faed's equestrian portrait. In 1865, the National Art Association of New York published it exclusively for subscribers. The print is 24 inches (61 cm) high and 17+10⁄16 inches (44.8 cm) wide. The print was recommended for school use and seen in classrooms.
William Spohn Baker notes: An admirable engraving, of an admirable picture. The horse, which is exceedingly well drawn, is said to have been painted by R. Ansdell, the composition of the picture being by Faed. Head after Stuart.
In 1866, an advertisement in the Herald of Health for this engraving stated: This picture shows Washington on horseback, and when framed can not fail to prove a most interesting ornament to any parlor or sitting-room. Its influence upon the children of a house would be worth many times its cost in cultivating their tastes for fine works of art.
In 1880, his portrait bust engraving was used to illustrate an article on Washington in the Magazine of American History.
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