General Washington, after the successful termination of the war of the revolution, resigned his commission to Congress on the 2nd December, 1783 [microform] : this act, the last and noblest of his military life, forms the subject of this painting, the last of the series which has been ordered by the government of the United States.
Trumbull, John,1756-1843.
[U.S : s.n.,
1824?]
Title from caption.
Leaflet descriptive of John Trumbull's painting representing Washington resigning his commission to Congress on Dec. 23, 1783; contains an extract from the Journals of Congress, relating to the proceedings on that occasion. Trumbull's paintings for the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington were completed in 1824 and exhibited in various cities.
Includes (p. 4) a list of the individual portraits (personal names) that are introduced in the painting with numbers referring to the outlined heads in the "Key," which is placed under the picture.
Sabin 101818
Microfiche.
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Presidents