Engraving
- Title:
- Washington Crossing the Delaware
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1978.031.12
- Creator:
- Leutze, Emanuel (1816-1868)
Artist ; Girardet, Paul (1821-1893)Engraver ; Fishel, Adler & Schwartz - Date:
- circa 1856
- Description:
- Engraving, Washington Crossing the Delaware, engraved by Paul Girardet (1821-1893) after Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868), published by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, c. 1856. George Washington in boat, center. Boat filled with men rowing; Washington stands in center with foot resting on side of boat, looking to the left; figure stands behind him holding the American flag. Ice in water. Men and horses right background. Image is surrounded by wide margins; printed inscription lower margin: "WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE / NEW YORK _ Published by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz." Directly under image on right: "PAINTED BY E. LEUTZE" and on left: "ENGRAVED BY PAUL GIRARDET." Pencil inscription on frame's left stile: "20 x 30 1923". Flat profile stained wood frame with raised foliate carving on exterior, glazed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-30 W-19.9 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of J. Robert Merrill
- Subjects:
- Delaware River, Washington, George
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