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William Matthew Prior, (1806–1873), “George Washington,” probably East Boston, Massachusetts, 1…
George Washington
William Matthew Prior, (1806–1873), “George Washington,” probably East Boston, Massachusetts, 1…
William Matthew Prior, (1806–1873), “George Washington,” probably East Boston, Massachusetts, 1865–1870, Reverse painting on glass, 23 1/2 × 19 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum of American Folk Art purchase, 1985.18.2.
Record Details

George Washington

Artist ((1806–1873))
Probably createdEast Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Date1865–1870
MediumReverse painting on glass
Dimensions23 1/2 x 19 1/2 "
Frame: 30 1/8 x 26 1/4 x 1 3/4 "
Credit LineEva and Morris Feld Folk Art Acquisition Fund
Accession number1985.18.2
ClassificationPaintings
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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Abraham Lincoln Attributed to William Matthew Prior, 1806–1873 Probably East Boston, Massachu…
Abraham Lincoln
William Matthew Prior
1860–1873
1985.18.1
William Matthew Prior, “George Washington”, East Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Baltimor…
George Washington
William Matthew Prior
1860–1873
1986.2.1
William Matthew Prior, “Martha Washington”, East Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Baltimor…
Martha Washington
William Matthew Prior
1860–1873
1986.2.2
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas William Matthew Prior (1806–1873) Photo by John Parnell
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas
William Matthew Prior
c. 1850
1964.1.1
View of Mt. Vernon and George Washington's Tomb William Matthew Prior Photographed by John Pa…
Mount Vernon and Washington's Tomb
William Matthew Prior
1850–1860
1986.3.5
William Matthew Prior, (1806–1873), “Heavenly Children,” Probably Massachusetts, c. 1850, Oil o…
Heavenly Children
William Matthew Prior
c. 1850
2016.18.1
Looking Glass with Two Figures on Seesaw Artist unidentified United States c.1880–1910 Reve…
Looking Glass with Two Figures on Seesaw
Artist unidentified
1880–1910
2009.13.88
Wreath of Flowers with Birds and Daguerreotype of Child Artist unidentified United States c.…
Wreath of Flowers with Birds and Daguerreotype of Child
Artist unidentified
1855–1865
1979.3.1
Vase of Flowers Artist unidentified United States c. 1870–1890 Reverse painting and foil on…
Vase of Flowers
Artist unidentified
1855–1865
1979.3.3
Tinsel Painting Artist Unknown Photographer unidentified
Tinsel Painting
Artist unidentified
1860
1979.3.4
Butterfly and Caterpillar Artist Unknown United States Mid-twentieth century Reverse painti…
Butterfly and Caterpillar
Artist unidentified
Mid-20th century
1992.17.32
Bird with Flowers Unidentified brother of Ruth Beebe Thompson (dates unknown) United States …
Bird with Flowers
Unidentifed brother of Ruth Beebe Thompson
1880–1910
1992.17.34