Military Execution.

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): 8 1/8 x 11 11/16in. (20.6 x 29.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 15/16 x 13 7/8in. (27.8 x 35.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionTen soldiers form a firing squad at the right. They wear military uniforms consisting of jackets with epaulettes, breeches, and hats with plumes. Each man has a sword, a knapsack, a canteen, and an ammunition pouch. They aim their rifles at a man who is kneeling on the ground at the left. His uniform jacket lies on the ground beside him. With his right arm, he pushes away a little dog which has its forepaws on his shoulder. Three men stand in the background beside an open grave. The man holding a shovel is probably the gravedigger. In the distance is a town with church spires.

Object number1995.182.147

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "MILITARY EXECUTION."
On verso, upper left, "X.1995-21-147". In pencil, lower left, "consv CPC 1987 / Dwr 30" and accession number.

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