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George Washington in prayer at Valley Forge

Description

A print depicting George Washington in prayer at Valley Forge, a military encampment in Pennsylvania. The General kneels at the edge of a small body of water, surrounded by dense woods. He has laid down his sword, his right knee is on the ground, his left hand is on his chest, and he looks up to the sky. An "old Quaker" by the name of Potts has come upon the scene, observing the General's prayer from a distance. The words of the prayer are printed beneath the image.

Date

1778

Contributor(s) Notes

Painter: Lambert Sachs; Lithographer: Peter Kramer

Language(s)

Collection Number

1988.61

Dimensions

20 x 24 inches

Object ID

H150A

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

3654

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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