Portrait of General George Washington.

Fine oil portrait of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by Joseph Alexander Ames. Oil on canvas, the portrait depicts Washington in profile in his Continental Army uniform. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner, "J. Ames 1862." Ames, a self-taught artist born in 1816 in Roxbury, New Hampshire, was known for his portraits and genre scenes. He was influenced by Washington Allston's "old master" techniques, which is evident in the rich, layered colors and detailed rendering of this portrait. Ames's works were exhibited in prominent venues such as the Boston Athenaeum and the National Academy of Design. His portraits, including those of Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln, were widely recognized and reproduced during his lifetime. In near fine condition with a repair on the right side of the painting. Framed. The painting measures 30.25 inches by 25 inches. The entire piece measures 35.75 inches by 30 inches.