Object Details
depicted
Washington, George
Cornwallis, Charles
maker
Baillie, James S.
Description (Brief)
Colored print of Cornwallis handing his sword to Washington. The American troops stand on the left, the British on the right. The French fleet and the wall of the fort at Yorktown are in the background. In the right foreground are a cannon and a drum.
This print was produced by James S Baillie, was active in New York from 1838 to 1855. James Baillie started as a framer in 1838, and then became an artist and lithographer in 1843 or 1844. He discovered how to color lithographs while working as an independent contractor for Currier & Ives in the mid 1840’s. A prolific lithographer and colorist for Currier & Ives; his prints were extremely popular with a wide distribution. J. Baillie spent his later years concentrating on painting instead of lithography.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection
date made
1845
ID Number
DL.60.2534
catalog number
60.2534
accession number
228146
Object Name
lithograph
Object Type
Lithograph
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
image: 8 1/2 in x 12 in; 21.59 cm x 30.48 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
depicted
United States: Virginia, Yorktown
Related Publication
Peters, Harry T.. America on Stone
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Revolutionary War
Diplomacy
Chronology: 1840-1849
Uniforms, Military
Patriotism and Patriotic Symbols
related event
Seige and Surrender of British Forces at Yorktown, Virginia
American Revolution
Surrender at Yorktown
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_324858