The classic Leutze scene of Washington crossing the ice covered Deleware river in a small boat, head lifted and arm pointing toward the New Jersey shore while part of the crew hold the American flag against the wind behind him. Other small boats and barges carrying troops and horses are shown in the background on the right. Rectangle.
Below the engraving are the listing of the authors and the copyright. At the bottom is the listing of the publisher in German, English, and French.
Framed with gold burnished & silk mat, 22k gold leaf scoop frame with reed in panel, inner beading, egg & dart pattern, and continuous straps on outer edge.
The Walter P. Swain Jr. Memorial Collection; gift of Philip S. Keeler, Jr.