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Gift of John Crockett, 2008.72.2  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Gen. Israel Putnam
Gift of John Crockett, 2008.72.2 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gen. Israel Putnam

After a work byAfter a work by Alonzo Chappel American, 1828 - 1887
Date1858
MediumEngraving; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 5 1/2in. (18.4 x 14cm)
Platemark (height x width): 9 1/2 x 6 1/4in. (24.1 x 15.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 3/4 x 8in. (27.3 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Crockett
DescriptionA man wearing a military uniform sits astride a horse. He holds the reins in his left hand. A sword is by his side. Rocks and plants are in the foreground. Trees are in the background.
Object number2008.72.2
InscribedOn recto, beneath image, inscribed in plate, "GENL. ISRAEL PUTNAM. / [facsimile signature] / From the original picture by Chappel, in the possession of the Publishers.
On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2011.294.3  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    Alonzo Chappel
    1864
    Bonaparte at St. Helena.
    D. W. Kellogg & Co.
    1830-1840
    Museum purchase, 1959.111.2  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Alonzo Chappel
    1863
    Gift of Michael Shortell, 2009.210.3  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
    1864-1865
    Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2009.67.0  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society…
    Alonzo Chappel
    1863
    Gen: George Washington.
    E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
    1840-1844
    Gift of Michael Shortell, 2009.210.6  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
    1862-1864
    The Little Trooper.
    D. W. Kellogg & Co.
    1830-1840
    Hunting the Buffalo.
    Kellogg & Bulkeley
    after 1867
    Napoleon at Waterloo.
    D. W. Kellogg & Co.
    1830-1840