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Summary
Edwin Blashfield: Washington Surrendering His Commission
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| Title |
Washington Surrendering His Commission |
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| Object type | painting | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
English: Mural painting of General George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at Annapolis, Maryland on December 23, 1783. In the central panel, Washington is depicted laying his commission at the feet of Columbia, who is seated on her throne with a sword, cuirass and wearing a liberty cap. Opposite Washington is a female figure representing Maryland. Behind her the Goddess of War is seen sheathing her sword and Resistance to Oppression breaking her rod, while Prosperity bears a horn of plenty and Commerce, holds the caduceus. Seated near the throne is the figure of History. In the left panel are officers and troops presenting arms. In the right panel is a magistrate, an officer of the French and Revolutionary armies. (from MSA SC 5590) |
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| Date | 1903 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 11 × 35 ft (335.2 × 1,066.8 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current location |
Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse, Baltimore, MD Courtroom 451 |
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| References |
Smithsonian Art Inventory Catalog, IAP 73210047 Blashfield's "Washington Surrendering His Commission" |
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| Source/Photographer | MSA SC 5590 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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This photographic reproduction is therefore also considered to be in the public domain in the United States. In other jurisdictions, re-use of this content may be restricted; see Reuse of PD-Art photographs for details. | ||||
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