About George Washington Paintings
George Washington led the Continental Army for eight and a half years, presided over the convention that wrote the Constitution and served as the first President of the United States. Then he gave the power back. This collection of George Washington paintings follows him through the moments Americans have returned to ever since, from the icy crossing of the Delaware to the quiet room in Annapolis where he resigned his commission.
The war years
The crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776 and the surprise at Trenton the next morning saved the Revolution when it was close to collapse. These Washington paintings cover the crossing itself, the fight in Trenton's streets, the gamble at Princeton a week later, the long winter at Valley Forge, the heat at Monmouth in 1778 and the siege of Yorktown in 1781.
The man after the war
Some of the strongest pieces show him without a sword raised: saying goodbye to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in December 1783, handing back his commission to Congress in Annapolis a few weeks later, and taking the first presidential oath on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York on April 30, 1789. Formal portraits and quote prints round out the collection, with lines from his own letters and from the Rules of Civility he copied out as a boy.
Choosing a George Washington painting
Wide battle scenes like the Delaware crossing or Trenton need room, so think 24x36 inches over a sofa, desk or fireplace. Portraits and quote prints work well at 16x24 in a hallway, study or classroom. Every piece is printed and framed to order in the USA, arrives ready to hang and ships free to all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous painting of George Washington?
Emanuel Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is probably the best known, alongside Gilbert Stuart's portraits. This collection includes several takes on the crossing as well as formal Washington portraits.
Do the prints come framed?
Yes. They arrive assembled in a black, white, natural wood or dark wood frame, behind shatter-resistant acrylic, with the hanging hardware already fitted.
How long does shipping take?
Each piece is made to order in 1–2 business days and delivered in about 2–5 business days. Shipping is free to all 50 states.
Is a George Washington painting a good gift?
For a history teacher, a veteran, a lawyer or anyone who reads about the founding, it is hard to beat. Pick the moment that matters to them: Valley Forge for endurance, Trenton for nerve, the resignation for character.