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

PublisherPublished by Johnson, Fry & Co. American

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

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