Image

Samuel Chamberlain

Washington's Farewell to his Officers,

Description

Maker

Title

Washington's Farewell to his Officers

Medium

etching, drypoint

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

15.9 x 21.6 cm (6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:Signed in pencil below platemark on right:Samuel Chamberlain; numbered in UL:15Verso:in pencil in LR:Washington's Farewell to his Officers/orig. etching by Samuel Chamberlain/Victory dissolves associations which, through/mutual dependence and respect, have developed/warm friendships.The dramatic scene in/Frauncee's Tavern marks the return of the/great captains to civil life.

Marks: Watermarks:initialsGWin a circle and shield with stars and stripes on it and eagle over it

Type

Credit

Gift of Edward S. Brackett, Jr.

Object Number

56.041.14

About

Washington's Farewell to his Officers

Original--Recto:Signed in pencil below platemark on right:Samuel Chamberlain; numbered in UL:15Verso:in pencil in LR:Washington's Farewell to his Officers/orig. etching by Samuel Chamberlain/Victory dissolves associations which, through/mutual dependence and respect, have developed/warm friendships.The dramatic scene in/Frauncee's Tavern marks the return of the/great captains to civil life.

Marks: Watermarks:initialsGWin a circle and shield with stars and stripes on it and eagle over it

Use

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