Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa, at Vera Cruz.
Date1845-1846
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/16 x 12 1/2in. (20.5 x 31.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 12 x 15 3/16in. (30.5 x 38.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 12 x 15 3/16in. (30.5 x 38.6cm)
Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan
DescriptionA large stone fortress is located on an island off a mountainous coast. The fort has sloping walls and battlements with cannon ports. A Mexican flag flies from a square stone tower in the center. Another building is at the right. A round tower at the left may be a lighthouse. Four sailing ships, apparently warships, are in the water at the left. The ship at the far left flies an American flag.
Object number1948.13.34
InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "CASTLE OF SAN JUAN D'ULLOA AT VERA CRUZ. / 258".On verso, in pencil: upper left, "Print / Box 4 / #14"; lower right, "Dwr 53" and "CPC CONSV 1987". Upper left, in red ink, "895".
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- Kellogg Brothers Lithographs
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