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Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Washington Taking Command of the Army

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1316 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1917 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving titled Washington Taking Command of the Army dated circa 1917. Features George Washington, on a horse leading a line of men through two lines of armed soldiers. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Includes a description of the beginning of the American Army on the back of the image.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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