Putnam Receiving the News of the Battle of Lexington
Datec. 1860
Engraver
Adam B. Walter
(American, 1820 - 1875)
Subject
Israel Putnam
(American, 1718 - 1790)
Geography
Probably made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueInk and watercolor on paper; hand-colored engraving, etching
DimensionsImage (H x W): 4 3/4 in. × 7 1/2 in. (12.07 cm × 19.05 cm)
Overall (H x W): 5 5/8 in. × 8 3/16 in. (14.29 cm × 20.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984
Object numberWB-MPB10
DescriptionThis print is a depiction of Israel Putnam and an enslaved worker receiving news of the Battle of Lexington while working outdoors.MarkingsPrinted in ink below the bottom left corner of the image: "Painted by G. White".
Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Putnam Receiving the News of the Battle of Lexington".
Printed in ink below the bottom-right corner of the image: "Engraved by A.B. Walker".
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