Rencontre de La Fayette et de Washington [print]

Rencontre de La Fayette et de Washington [print]

1 two-tone photomechanical print ; 47 x 62 cm. on sheet 56 x 68 cm.

P&E L2009D9ff

Lafayette and Washington meet on a battlefield on horseback and shake hands surrounded by other officers and soldiers. Behind them are the flags of America and France. A shoreline with boats can be seen in the background.
This is a reproduction, perhaps a photogravure, of a painting by Cain titled either "La rencontre de George Washington et du general La Fayette" or "After Battle", painted in 1893. While this painting is not listed as one of his principle works, there is a record of the sale of a painting titled: "La rencontre de George Washington et du general La Fayette" in London on March 10, 1965 for 650 Pounds. The same painting, under the title "After Battle," is easily located in the internet and is available to be reproduced as a poster or oil painting reproduction.
This reproduction, using the title above, seems to be rare. It is not known what the letters T.R., which appear below the print to the left, represent. It is unclear what battle scene Cain was portraying in this painting but the characteristics of the landscape suggests Yorktown.
This print was removed from its frame for better preservation in the library collection. It has no accession data and was located in the museum's storage space.

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