Painting Alexander Hamilton George Washington

The painting also reflects friendship among the nations leading citizens.

Painting alexander hamilton george washington. William jay lent the painting to the exhibition at the american art galleries in new york in 1903. Born in charlestown nevis alexander hamilton 1755 1804 was one of the founding father of the united statesamong other things he served as a commanding officer in the military a legal representative an economist and a politicianduring the american revolutionary war hamilton made numerous contributions including serving as the chief staff aide of general george washington. Judging by hamiltons correspondence. Like stuart robertson painted george washington doubtless hoping more commissions would follow.

775 x 622 x 35cm 30 12 x 24 12 x 1 38 frame. Gift of henry cabot lodge restrictions rights cc0 object number npg79216. Alexander hamilton 11 jan 1757 11 jul 1804 date 1806 type painting medium oil on canvas dimensions stretcher. Highlights include a letter confirming hamiltons appointment as aide de camp to george washington which has been estimated to sell for 150000 to 250000.

The history of centennial celebration of the inauguration of george washington as the first president of the united states new york 1892. He also painted a miniature of alexander hamilton now believed lost. Capitol building washington dc. And a lock of hamiltons hair.

At 22 eliza met alexander hamilton who was at the time serving under general george washington and fell in love at first sight per historical accounts. Painting by allyn cox cox corridors the great experiment hall in the house of representatives wing of the us. George washington write his farewell address. Allyn cox architect of the capitol.

First meeting of george washington and alexander hamilton from life and times of washington volume i 1857 oil on canvas. A painting depicting president george washington seated asking alexander hamilton to be the first united states secretary of the treasury in september 1789. 892 x 737 x 92cm 35 18 x 29 x 3 58 credit line national portrait gallery smithsonian institution. The merchant william kerin constable asked stuart to paint this portrait for his friend alexander hamilton who served as secretary of the treasury under washington.