General George Washington (1732-1799)

John Singleton Copley, RA (Boston 1738 – London 1815). Oil painting on canvas, General George Washington (1732-1799) by John Singleton Copley, RA (Boston 1737 – London 1815). General George Washington in a blue military uniform with white facings. He stands before his white charger, which is held by the reins by a trooper in similar blue uniform with white facings and breeches. His right are is slightly raised and in his hand he holds what appears to be a scroll. His left hand rests upon his sword handle, he faces to the left and is pictured full length. In the background are redcoated soldiers, a field gun and the American Stars and Stripes flag. On the back of the canvas is a contemporary lable, so far only partly deciphered, and two dates in the 1770's. Canvas signed (?). Related Picture - 'General George Washington at Verplanck's Point on the Hudson River in 1782'. Painted in 1790 by John Trumbull from sketches made on the scene, one of which is in Washington Old Hall, Co. Durham. Washington Old Hall, Tyne and Wear (Accredited Museum)