The Prayer at Valley Forge
Datec. 1866
After
Henry Brueckner
(American, active c. 1855 - 1866)
Engraver
John C. McRae
(American, active c. 1845 - 1870)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Published -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; line and stipple engraving
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 6 7/8 in. x 9 1/2 in. (17.46 cm x 24.13 cm)
Credit LineMount Vernon Collection
Object numberPrint-3125/A
DescriptionThis print is an image of George Washington kneeling in prayer in the snowy woods at Valley Forge.MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image: "Engd. by John C. McRae / The Prayer at Valley Forge."
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