Portrait of George Washington and William 'Billy' Lee

John Trumbull's 1780 portrait titled "Portrait of George Washington and William 'Billy' Lee" is a full-length portrait rendered in oil on canvas. Painted during the American Revolutionary War, it depicts General George Washington standing beside his enslaved servant William Lee, with the Hudson River, West Point, and ships visible in the background. The composition reflects Neoclassicism aesthetics, emphasizing clarity and grandeur. Trumbull, who studied in London under Benjamin West, painted this scene from memory. The artwork is notable for its historical significance and currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.