General George Washington Resigning His Commission
Artist: John Trumbull (American, 1756-1843)
Date: 1822 and 1824
Medium: Oil on canvas
Collection: Architect of the Capitol, Washington, DC, United States
Description
This painting depicts the scene on December 23, 1783, in the Maryland State House in Annapolis when George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. The action was significant for establishing civilian authority over the military, a fundamental principle of American democracy.














