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Domestic News
November 18, 1857
The Washington Union
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A portrait of George Washington, possibly an original by Wertmuller or another foreign artist, is for sale in the city. Col. Seaton of the National Intelligencer praises it as more impressive and character-true than other known portraits.
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PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON.—A portrait of Washington, supposed to be an original, by Wertmuller, or some other foreign artist, is now for sale in this city. Col. Seaton, of the National Intelligencer, says that, "while it differs in some respects, especially in expression, from all of the numerous portraits of the Pater Patriae we have seen, it is to us more impressive, and, we should judge, more in keeping with the character of Washington, than any one of them that we remember." With such an endorsement, the portrait cannot long be "for sale."
What sub-type of article is it?
Art Portrait
Historical Endorsement
What keywords are associated?
Washington Portrait
Wertmuller
Col Seaton
National Intelligencer
For Sale
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington
Wertmuller
Col. Seaton
Where did it happen?
This City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
This City
Key Persons
Washington
Wertmuller
Col. Seaton
Outcome
portrait for sale with strong endorsement, expected to sell quickly.
Event Details
A portrait of Washington, supposed to be an original by Wertmuller or another foreign artist, is now for sale in this city. Col. Seaton of the National Intelligencer endorses it as more impressive and in keeping with Washington's character than other portraits.