Washington's Reception by the Ladies on Passing the Bridge at Trenton, N.J., April 1789, on His Way to be Inaugurated First President of the United States 1845

This lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, dated 1845, depicts George Washington's journey to his presidential inauguration. The artwork showcases Washington on horseback, passing through Trenton, New Jersey, where he is greeted by a line of women showering him with flowers. Currier uses a detailed and romanticized style to celebrate Washington's legacy as a founding father, emphasizing his heroic stature and the public's affection for him. The image exemplifies the historical and patriotic themes prominent in 19th-century American art, and it remains a powerful reminder of the nation's early days.