GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799)

U.S. President 1789-1797
Selections from the Archives of American Art

From the Isabel Bishop papers, 1930-1985,  this letter to Isabel Bishop from illustrator Warren Chappell (1904-1991) shows George Washington on "Father of his Country Day," in pursuit of a fleeing Martha. The cartoon is among many Chappell sent to Bishop during their long-standing friendship. Watercolor and ink on paper. 1 leaf, folded to 17.7 x 13.1 cm.

Illustrator Warren Chappell's letter to his long-time friend Isabel Bishop, drew George Washington in pursuit of a fleeing Martha. (160532 bytes)

 


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