George Washington Portrait (c. 1795) – Gilbert Stuart Reproduction – From the Collection of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4

This archival reproduction presents a portrait of George Washington attributed to , drawn from the collection of .

The original painting is preserved by the Lodge as part of its historical holdings and reflects one of the most enduring visual representations of Washington—who was initiated into Freemasonry in Fredericksburg in 1752.

Historical Context

Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 is recognized as George Washington’s Mother Lodge, where he received the Entered Apprentice degree at the age of twenty.

Portraits in the style of Gilbert Stuart have come to define the public image of Washington in the early Republic. This reproduction reflects that tradition while carrying a direct institutional connection to the Lodge that shaped a defining chapter of his life.

About the Reproduction

This piece is produced from a Lodge-held image and includes printed attribution identifying the artist, subject, and institutional ownership. The composition follows the classical bust portrait format associated with Stuart’s late 18th-century work.

Authentication & Provenance

This reproduction is issued through the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection and is directly connected to the holdings of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4.

The print includes:

• Artist attribution (Gilbert Stuart, 1755–1828)

• Title: George Washington, circa 1795

• Identification of the Lodge as the holding institution

• Copyright notice of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4

Product Details

• Subject: George Washington

• Artist Attribution: Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828)

• Medium: Archival print reproduction

• Dimensions: 30 x 24 inches

• Orientation: Vertical

• Condition: New, unframed

• Finish: Smooth, semi-gloss surface

• Origin: Produced from Lodge-held image

Presentation Notes

This is an unframed print, allowing for custom framing to suit personal, office, or Lodge display. The clean margin and printed attribution provide a finished presentation suitable for institutional or formal environments.

Use & Display

Appropriate for:

• Lodge rooms and offices

• Personal study or library display

• Gifts for Masons and collectors of early American history

• Institutional or heritage collections

Supporting Preservation

This item is offered through the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection. Proceeds support ongoing preservation of the Lodge’s 1816 building, archives, and historical artifacts