The central circular vignette is surrounded by four smaller ovals. The central image shows a figure in white drapery holding a flag, standing over another figure on the ground, with the phrase "Sic Semper Tyrannis" beneath it. The horizon line shows land with a faintly visible ship in the distance. The surrounding vignettes are connected by ornate floral designs with muted tones, each labeled with names like "Drenched Springs," "Harper's Ferry," "Mount Vernon," and "Monticello." The overall color palette consists of soft sepia tones and light greens with delicate outlines. The scenes are depicted with fine detail typical of 19th-century illustrative techniques.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1858
- Medium
- color lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 12148 × 8820 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original