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United States Military Academy, Song of the Graduates

Napoleon Sarony, after James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals facing each other from the knees up. The person on the left wears a military-style uniform with a buttoned coat, epaulettes, and a hat while the person on the right holds a rifle. Both individuals have neat hair under their hats and detailed facial features. The background includes hills, trees, and water. The scene is framed with a decorative border and text related to the "United States Military Academy Song of the Graduates 1852" cover.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph in black on folded wove paper
Dimensions
3666 × 4590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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