Rare George Washington Portrait — Archival framed print made in America

"I found this in the upper midwest and was immediately struck by how Alfred Jones had captured General Washington. It's the most "human" of any of the images of him I've seen. When I went looking for more information, I found that there were no images of it online, which is extraordinary in this age.

"To make it widely available, we have reproduced it and are offering it as an archival print in a made-in-America hardwood frame."

— Lee Wright | Founder

George Washington etching by Alfred Jones

Size of print: 

• 12" x 15" — For small offices or a wall with lots of pictures

About the paper weight and printing process: Printed in the US on fine art grade 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper with archival inks.

About the frame: Made in America solid wood frame with your choice of three finishes: Mahogany, Speckled Maple, and Black with Gold bead.

We use a museum-grade, non-glare acrylic that offers UV-protection.

Important note on the care of framed prints: Use a microfiber cloth or similar to remove dust and fingerprints. Do not use household cleaners on the frame or on the acrylic.

Shipping for framed prints: $15 for the 12" x 15" framed print

Additional information about Alfred Jones

Alfred Jones (1819-1900) was born on April 7, 1819, in Liverpool, England. At the age of 15, he moved to the United States with his family. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he won first prize in 1839. Following this achievement, he undertook an apprenticeship in banknote engraving at Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson in Hudson, New York. He also took evening classes at the National Academy. Throughout the 1880s and 1890s, Jones worked at the American Bank Note Company in New York, ultimately rising to the position of superintendent of the engraving department. He played a crucial role in shaping the American Bank Note Style of engraving and mentored future stamp engravers like Marcus Wickliffe Baldwin and Charles Schlecht.

Jones's contributions to U.S. stamp design included engraving the vignettes for the 1c Franklin, 2c Washington, and 4c Jackson from the 1883-87 Large Bank Notes series, as well as the 4c Lincoln and 30c Jefferson from the 1890 Baby Bank Notes series. The latter were modified and reissued in the 1894-95 Triangles set, with the Jefferson stamp upgraded to a 50c denomination.

In 1893, during the commemoration of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Jones expanded his repertoire to scene engraving. This series marked his debut in stamp scenes, including the 2c purple depicting the Landing of Columbus and the 30c brown-orange showing Columbus at La Rabida. He solely engraved the portrait of Columbus on the $5 black, while Charles Skinner handled the frame vignettes. This portrait was adapted from the design of the 50c coin also crafted for the Columbian Exposition.

Jones retired shortly before he tragically passed away in April 1900. He was fatally injured by a hansom cab on Fifth Avenue in New York, suffering multiple skull and brain injuries. The driver fled the scene, leaving Jones to succumb to his injuries. The incident was widely reported in the media.