The Landing of Columbus in America.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 5/8 x 15 5/8in. (29.5 x 39.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 17 13/16in. (35.2 x 45.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionColumbus, standing in the prow of a small boat, holds his plumed hat in his hand. In the other hand he holds a flag. A boy embraces him. A group of five barefoot sailors kneel before him. Three men wearing shoes look on. Another man steadies the boat with a pole. The island of Hispañola is in the background with cliffs and palm trees. A nineteenth-century ship is anchored in the left background.

Object number1955.15.3

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS IN AMERICA."
On verso, in pencil, lower right, "Dwr 2" "Glass fitting & recleaning for 90" and accession number.

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