General George Washington and a Committee of Congress at Valley Forge
1777-1778 (artwork 1866)
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This is a copy of an engraving based on a painting by W.H. Powell. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission. The Commission's purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times. The National Archives holds this photograph (from 1931-1932) of the print as part of the records of the Commission.
This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.
National Archives Identifier: 532876
Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-184; General George Washington and a Committee of Congress at Valley Forge. Winter 1777-78. Copy of engraving after W. H. Powell, published 1866.; 1777-1778 (artwork 1866); Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/washington-committee-valley-forge, December 13, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.