The Capture of Major Andre

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Date1846

After Asher Brown Durand (American, Hudson River School, 1796 - 1886)

Engraver James David Smillie (American, 1833-1909)

Engraver Alfred Jones (English-American, 1819 - 1900)

Engraver Robert Hinshelwood (American, 1812 - c.1875)

Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; line engraving.

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 20 in. × 24 in. (50.8 cm × 60.96 cm) Plate: (H x W): 17 1/2 in. × 20 7/8 in. (44.45 cm × 53.02 cm) Image (H x W): 13 1/16 in. × 17 13/16 in. (33.18 cm × 45.24 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, 1985

Object numberSC-173

DescriptionHistorical scene depicting the capture of Major John Andre. Andre is at the center of the frame, wearing a long dark coat, with his boots and hat discarded behind him. Next to him stand two men, the one on the left stands next to a horse looking at Andre, while the one on the right holds up a hand stopping Andre and in his other hand he holds a letter, which incriminates Andre as a spy. A third man sits on a rock to the right holding a musket and watching the confrontation. In the background is a river in the distance and stands of trees.

MarkingsPrinted below image on left in block script: "Painted by A. B. Durand.". Printed below image centered in block script: "Figures eng.d by Alfred Jones.". Printed below image on right in block script: "Landscape eng.d by Smille & Hinshelwood.". Printed below image, centered: "The Capture of Major Andre".

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