1860 Washington and Fairfax at a war-dance - Original print

George Washington and George William Fairfax witnessing a group of Indians performing a war-dance - John McNevin, artist;  J. Rogers, engraver Original engraving from Life of Washington, a Biography Personal, Military and Political by Benson J. Lossing, 1860. Description: Night scene of a Native American dance, performed outdoors around an open fire. At far right, three men in European garments look on. Washington, then aged sixteen and already active as a professional surveyor, was traveling along the southern branch of the Potomac River as part of a team led by George William Fairfax. They encountered a group of Native Americans returning from war, and witnessed their dance by firelight.On heavy paper - blank on verso. Overall size : 10 x 7 inches. Created / Published [New York] ; [Virtue, Emmins & Co.], [1860] Listed with ExportYourStore.com