William de Hartburn Washington

American, 1834 - 1870

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The image is a pencil drawing of a man from the shoulders up in a three-quarter view. The man is slightly angled to the left, with his head turned towards the viewer. He has distinct facial features, including pronounced eyes and a full beard. The man has thick, slightly wavy hair, and is holding a pipe in his mouth. He is wearing a collared shirt. The background is plain, and the drawing is on a piece of paper with visible age-related discoloration. Handwritten text on the paper identifies the artist as W. Stainthorp, located in Washington, D.C., in 1888.
William de Hartburn Washington, J.Q.A. Ward, c. 1858, graphite on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.20.121

J.Q.A. Ward

William de Hartburn Washington · c. 1858 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1979.20.121