From these, he developed an idealized image-known by the Latin name “Pater Patriae” (Father of His Country)-which served as a model for his many so-called “porthole” portraits of Washington. He later made numerous portraits of the president based on his memory of this sitting and on likenesses by other artists. 1853 Type Painting Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions Sight (Verified): 89.5 x 71.9cm (35 1/4 x 28 5/16") Frame (Verified): 117.5 x 99.9 x 10.6cm (46 1/4 x 39 5/16 x 4 3/16") Stretcher: 91.8 × 74.3 × 2.9 cm (36 1/8 × 29 1/4 × 1 1/8") Topic Architecture Costume\Dress Accessory\Epaulet George Washington: Male George Washington: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Revolutionary War Army officer George Washington: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial Statesman George Washington: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Farmer George Washington: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General George Washington: Politics and Government\President of US George Washington: Science and Technology\Surveyor George Washington: Congressional Gold Medal Portrait Credit Line National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution gift of an anonymous donor Restrictions
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