[Presidential] Huntington, D(aniel). Lady Washington's Reception. From the original Picture in the possession of A.T. Stewart Esq.

New York: James Tyroler, (ca. 1860s). Hand-colored engraving, by A.H. Ritchie after the painting by Daniel Huntington. Mounted to board. Approximately 24 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (622 x 927 mm). In mat and in frame. Includes a later printed and separately framed key identifying the characters.

An impressive and large hand-colored engraving depicting Martha Washington receiving guests at an idealized grand gala in Philadelphia. George Washington can be seen in the crowd in the center background, as well as other notables including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, et al. Printed by A.H. Ritchie after the 1861 painting by Daniel Huntington (now at the Brooklyn Museum).

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