The surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, A.D. 1781 [engraving]

The surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, A.D. 1781 [engraving]

1 print : on cropped sheet 47 x 56 cm.

P&E L1991.242.6f

Major General O'Hara surrenders his sword to Rochambeau with Washington and Lafayette looking on. The participants are identified by name in the margin below the engraving and above the title: Gen. McHenry, Duc de Lauzun, Major General O'Hara, Comte de Deuxponts, Comte de Rochambeau, Marquis de Lafayette, General Washington, General Lincoln, Baron Steuben, and General H. Knox. Troops from both sides stand in the background with flags.
Based on an original painting by Edouard Armand-Dumaresq.
This engraving was probably cropped on the sides when originally framed. The print was removed from its old wood backed acidic frame for preservation in the vault.
Gift of Mrs. Lester Gayle.
Digitized image available

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