Washington and Billy

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Title

Washington and Billy

Subject

Painting

Description

Here is the painting by John Trumbull of Washington. Washington had a big say in how he was represented, because he was one of those people who knew he was going to be remembered. Here he is pictured with his right hand man and closest mulatto slave Billy.

Creator

John Trumbull

Source

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12822

Date

late 1700's

Contributor

Lillian Poole

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

painting

Physical Dimensions

36 x 28 in

Files

DT2823.jpg

Citation

John Trumbull, “Washington and Billy,” Mason's Legacies, accessed May 16, 2024, https://masonslegacies.org/items/show/299.

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