Description
This lithograph of George Washington, published by James Baillie, is a copy of an earlier image created by Nathaniel Currier.
The image depicts Washington standing in a dignified pose, holding a cane, with an elaborate interior setting behind him. The image includes symbolic elements such as draped curtains, a table with documents and books, and a ship in the background, emphasizing Washington’s role in both military and civil leadership.
Below the portrait is the famous phrase, "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," a tribute to Washington's unparalleled contributions to the founding of the United States.
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