Conquer or Die
Date1932
After
Arthur Szyk
(Polish, 1894 - 1951)
Engraver
Max Jaffe
(Austrian, 1877 - 1939)
Subject
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Geography
Made -
Austria
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; collotype.
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. × 5 1/2 in. (18.42 cm × 13.97 cm)
Credit LineGift of Albert H. Small, 2010
Object numberM-5503
DescriptionThis print is an image of George Washington on horseback during a military charge. He is flanked by two American soldiers.MarkingsPrinted in ink on the flag within the image: "Conquer or Die".
Printed in ink below the bottom-left corner of the image: "Copyright 1932 by Max Jaffé".
Printed in ink on the bottom-left corner: "Arthur Szyk Pinx.".
Printed in ink on the bottom-right corner: "Made by Max Jaffé, Vienna, Austria”.
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c. 1850-1865
1832-1835
