Maj. Genl. George B. McClellan.
Date1861-1865
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/16 x 8 3/4in. (28.4 x 22.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/8 x 10 1/4in. (35.9 x 26cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/8 x 10 1/4in. (35.9 x 26cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionThree-quarter-length portrait of a seated man in military uniform with epaulets and a belt with an eagle on it. He has a mustache. He holds a glove in one hand and a sword in its scabbard in the other. The sword has tassels on it.
Object number1995.182.62
InscribedLithographed title beneath image: "MAJ. GENL. GEORGE B. M[CCL]ELLAN. / 610." [Portion of inscription is lacking due to paper loss]. Inscribed in pencil, on verso, lower right: "Consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 5". Accession number inscribed in pencil, lower right.NotesSubject Note: General McClellan took control of the Federal Army in November 1861 and was succeeded by Ambrose Burnside in November of 1862.Collections
- Kellogg Brothers Lithographs
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