Framed The West Front of Mount Vernon by Edward Savage

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks 
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" x 16"
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" x 25"

Product Details:

The West Front of Mount Vernon by Edward Savage is a detailed late-18th-century depiction of George Washington’s estate in Virginia, painted around 1792. The work shows the west, or land-facing, side of Mount Vernon with its distinctive neoclassical façade, cupola, and columned piazza. Washington and members of his family are portrayed in the foreground, engaged in leisurely conversation on the lawn, emphasizing domestic tranquility and refinement. Savage’s composition idealizes the estate as a symbol of republican virtue, order, and prosperity — a reflection of Washington’s personal dignity and the agrarian ideals of the new American republic. The soft light, balanced perspective, and meticulous architectural detail all contribute to the painting’s sense of harmony between man, nature, and nation.