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Surrender of Cornwallis: At York-Town Va. Oct. 1781

Nathaniel Currier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of men outdoors engaged in a formal exchange. The group on the left includes men in blue military uniforms. A leader figure stands at the forefront, with other men in similar attire beside him. On the right, a line of men in red military uniforms face the group, with one man extending a sword. The setting is outdoors with a green tree canopy overhead, additional tents, and landscape in the background, suggesting a historical military encampment.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3437 × 4860 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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