Secretary of the Treasury
Considered one of the finest Stipple engravings of the age, and certainly the finest printed portrait of Hamilton.
In the wake of Alexander Hamilton’s dueling death at the hand of Aaron Burr, a mourning nation had an immediate desire for portraits of this influential founding father.
Signed in plate at lower left: “Painted by Arch. D Robertson / 79 Liberty S.t” …; in plate at lower right: “Engraved by W. m Rollinson / 27 Pine S.t” Half-length portrait, standing, facing left; right arm raised above books on table; nearby are documents entitled “Liberty of the press” & “Carriage tax”; above shown Hamilton’s sword with the Society of Cincinnati eagle, military cap, a rolled map, more books and a document entitled “Reports on funding the public debt”.
Item Date: 1804
Measurement: Frame: 17.75" x 23.75"; View: 13.5" x 19.5"
Material: Stipple engraving framed under glass in a period ebonized frame with gilt borders.
Item Condition: Margin reduced therefore two lines in plate, at the lower center which read: “New York Sept. 1st, 1804. Published at the Columbia Academy of Painting 79 Liberty St. & by William Rollinson 27 Pine Street” are missing. Light overall soiling: dark toning as depicted at lower right. Displays very well.
Price: $3,900
SKU 1580-5
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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