Engraving
- Title:
- Washington at the Battle of Cowpens
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 2010.501.1099
- Description:
- Engraving. George Washington (1732-1799) at the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, 1781. Primary subject of portrait is a man sitting atop a white horse, he had white hair, black hat, white collar, light pants, black boots, black officers jacket, facing slightly left as his right arm is raised up swinging his sword at the approaching enemy. Background includes wooded area in far distance, the subject of the portrait is surrounded by enemy with swords raised in his direction, all on horseback running at high speeds, one man in not mounted, dressed similarly to main subject who is pointing a pistol at a member of the enemy. "WASHINGTON AT THE BATTLE OF COWPENS." printed below portrait. Further writing is obscured by bindery wear.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-6.1 W-10.1 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Washington, George (1732-1799)
- Subjects:
- Washington, George
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