General Marion in His Swamp Encampment
Datec. 1860
Artist
John Sartain
(English-American, 1808 - 1897)
Geography
Possibly made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; etching
DimensionsOverall (H x W): 6 3/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (17.15 cm x 20 cm)
Credit LineMount Vernon Collection
Object numberPrint-3271
DescriptionThis print is an image of General Francis Marion, also known as the "swamp fox", who led American forces during the Revolutionary War in his home state of South Carolina.MarkingsPrinted in ink below the bottom-left corner of the image: "Painted by J.B. White".
Printed in ink below the bottom-right corner of the image: "Engraved by J.N. Gimbrede".
Printed in ink below the image: "General Marion in His Swamp Encampment Inviting a British Officer to Dinner".
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c. 1855
