His Excellency Samual Adams Esq.r L.L.D. & A.A.S. | Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [engraving]

His Excellency Samual Adams Esq.r L.L.D. & A.A.S. | Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [engraving]

1 print ; on sheet 18 x 13 cm.

P&E L2005G40.148m M

Three-quarter figure, seated in a chair to the right. His right hand rests on a map which is on a table to his right with the index finger pointing to the map. His left hand rest on his thigh. A book is seen on the table near his right shoulder and the background suggests a window and drapery. Rectangle. In the center below the engraving between the names of the artist and engraver are the letters: "Aet. 72"
The artist is Major John Johnston, who needed to resort to painting to support himself after the Revolutionary war. He painted Samual Adams and Mrs. Adams. The painting of Governor Adams was done in 1795, was distroyed in a fire. Fortunately a mezzotint by Graham, taken from the original painting in 1797 was used by H.B.Hall to produce this engraving.
Major Johnston was an original member of the MA Society.
The Joshua Danforth Bush, Jr. Collection.

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