George Washington en een ruiter met zijn paard 1839

This 1839 lithograph, “George Washington en een ruiter met zijn paard,” by Jean Nicolas Laugier, depicts George Washington standing in a military uniform with a white horse and soldier behind him. Washington stands confidently, his hand resting on his sword, against a backdrop of a distant cityscape and water. Laugier, a French artist, was known for his historical and portrait works. This print, with its dramatic pose and detailed background, captures the stature of Washington, a pivotal figure in American history.