Maj. Genl. George B. McClellan.

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

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

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson American, 1859 - 1864

PublisherPublished by George Whiting American, 1820 - 1862

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)

ClassificationsGraphics

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.

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