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Artist:
James Peale, born Chestertown, MD 1749-died Philadelphia, PA 1831  Search this
Sitter:
Anthony Wayne  Search this
Medium:
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
image (oval): 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.5 x 3.4 cm)
Type:
Painting-Miniature
Date:
ca. 1795
Luce Center Label:
“Mad Anthony” Wayne (1745-1796) was one of the most colorful figures of the American Revolution. His early training as a surveyor came in handy as he guided his troops during the Valley Forge campaign. Following the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Washington sent Wayne into South Carolina to chase the British out, after which he was promoted to major general. He returned home in 1783 and reentered the Pennsylvania legislature, where he had served until 1775. When Washington appointed him commander in chief of the United States Army, Wayne turned to fighting Indian tribes along the Great Lakes, finally achieving peace with the Treaty of Greenville in 1795 before retiring from military service. He chose to be depicted in this miniature in his uniform at the rank of major general, probably as he reentered the legislature.
Topic:
Dress\uniform\military uniform  Search this
Occupation\military\general  Search this
Portrait male\bust  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer
Object number:
1999.27.41
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk767175650-0420-4284-9d5f-274827307dbb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1999.27.41