George Washington at Princeton

Why it's great

General George Washington stands tall in front of a cannon after the battle of Princeton, in 1777. Charles Willson Peale, a painter and a soldier himself, painted it from life. Washington stands with confidence. It's one of the most famous portraits of Washington as a leader.

🏛️ Part of history

The American Revolution (1765–1783) — Charles Willson Peale, who fought in the war, shows Washington leading at the Battle of Princeton.

Where to see it

📍 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsPhiladelphia, United States

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 459 × 720 px · 0.3 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Charles Willson Peale

1741–1827 · born in Chester · died in Philadelphia

Charles Willson Peale was born in Maryland and became one of the best-known American painters of the Revolution. He painted George Washington many times, fought in the war, and also founded a museum in Philadelphia. He lived in Philadelphia and died there in 1827.