The Boston Boys and General Gage.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

Date1856-1857

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/16 x 12 5/16in. (20.5 x 31.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 3/4 x 15 9/16in. (29.8 x 39.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA scene from American history. General Gage, in uniform, stands at the right near an upholstered armchair. He is speaking to a group of young boys who stand on the left. Two boys, waving their hats, appear to be leaving through the door. Framed portrait paintings hang on the walls of the room. Two British soldiers are seated at a table. A third stands behind the door. A vase of flowers is on a mantle at the far right. Additional boys or men and large buildings are visible through a window with fringed curtains. Snow is on the ground.

Object number1989.37.0

InscribedLithographed title beneath image: " THE BOSTON BOYS AND GENERAL GAGE. / 'We demand our rights, and freedom from the annoyance we have complained of.' And you shall have it, my brave lads,' replied the General, adding / aside to his aid-de-camp [sic], 'their fathers will demand their right next, and assert their independence.' / 384." Inscribed on verso in pencil, lower left: "Dwr 2". Accession number inscribed on verso in pencil, lower left.NotesTechnique Note: Hand-coloring is very simple, including only red, blue, pale blue, and gold. It closely resembles the coloring in 1995.43.2 and 1950.85.0, two impressions of The Declaration of Independence.

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