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F. Luis Mora

The Surrender of Cornwallis

Description

Maker

F. Luis Mora (American, 1874-1940), designer
George Washington Memorial Association, Inc. (American, ca. 1932), publisher

Title

The Surrender of Cornwallis
The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington

Year

1932

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching

Supports

Dimensions

25.2 x 35.4 cm (9 15/16 x 13 15/16 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto: signed in pencil under platemark on right:F. Luis MoraVerso:in pencil in LR:the Surrender of Cornwallis/orig. etching by F. Luis Mora/General O'Hara delegated to surrender Cornwallis' sword/presents it to Washington, who indicates with a/gesture that General Linedn will receive it in his/behalf.Gaily uniformed the old regiment of France/stand by.It is their victory too.;numbered in UL:13

Marks: Watermarks:initials G.W. in a circleand shield with stars and stripes on it and eagle over it

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr.

Object Number

56.041.12

Type

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F. Luis Mora (American, 1874-1940), designer
George Washington Memorial Association, Inc. (American, ca. 1932), publisher
The Surrender of Cornwallis; The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington, 1932
etching
25.2 x 35.4 cm (9 15/16 x 13 15/16 inches) (plate)
Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr. 56.041.12

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