General Washington Resigning his Commission to Congress. Annapolis, Maryland
12/23/1783 (artwork 1824)
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This is a copy of John Trumbull's 1824 oil painting "General George Washington Resigning his Commission." It depicts Washington resigning his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the Maryland State House in Annapolis. Trumbull’s original painting is on display in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.
This image is part of a photograph collection held by the National Archives, Joseph Abel Photographs of Washington, D.C, 1899–1932. Joseph Abel was a scientist with the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry and an amateur photographer.
This image is part of a photograph collection held by the National Archives, Joseph Abel Photographs of Washington, D.C, 1899–1932. Joseph Abel was a scientist with the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry and an amateur photographer.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture.
National Archives Identifier: 512779
Full Citation: Photograph 16-AD-61; General Washington Resigning his Commission to Congress. Annapolis, Maryland. Copy of painting by John Trumbull; 12/23/1783 (artwork 1824); Joseph Abel Photographs of Washington, D.C, 1899 - 1932; Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture, Record Group 16; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/washington-resigning-commission, October 14, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.