Fragment of very significant colored drawing by Sussel-Washington artist of colonial lady on horseback, titled "Laydy Washingdon" at bottom. Muted colors of red and brown. Only the center portion with right and bottom sides remain.
Sussel Washington Artist, active 1760-1785. Lancaster or Berks County
Remnant of original is pasted onto highly acidic brown Kraft paper. About half remains, with strong damage with loss of top and left sections. Extensive silverfish damage with holes and very ragged edges along left side. Additional surface/paint loss on horse's neck and chest. Darkened from acid and age. Blotchy stains overall. Taped at top to matboard with hinged window mat.
Object ID
2017.999.14
Notes
Appraisal done by Pastor Fred Weiser on 2 Sept 1988. He states value of whole would be at least $35,000. Marked fraktur #17 during this event.
Self-portrait by George Washington Ralston (1819-1843).
Ralston was a self-taught painter from Strasburg, Lancaster County. Married June 1, 1841 to Mary Mathiot (1824-1904). Great, great, great grandfather of donor.
