Creator |
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895, engraver. |
Contributor |
Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888, artist. |
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Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888, artist. |
Title |
[Entry of Washington into New York, after the city was evacuated by the British in 1783, Nov. 20th] [graphic] / F.O.C. Darley;
A.H. Ritchie.
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Title |
The triumph of patriotism |
Publisher |
[New York] : [publisher not identified] |
Publisher |
N.Y. New York. 1858 |
Date |
c1858 |
Physical Description |
1 print : engraving ; sheet 73 x 101 cm (29.5 x 40 in.) |
Description |
Print after the painting displayed at the National Academy of Design in New York by native Philadelphian and prolific 19th-century
book illustrator, Felix Octavius Carr Daley. Depicts the historic scene at the close of the American Revolution showing General
Washington, his hand on his hip and his face turned to the left, on horseback and triumphantly parading his troops through
a crowded New York City street on November 25, 1783. Exuberant spectators, some running and some held back by uniformed guards,
line both sides of the thoroughfare and cheer from balconies, roofs, and windows. Spectators include many parents with children.
In the left foreground, an African American man servant or waiter, attired in hoop earrings, a white collared shirt, a bow
tie, a jacket, breeches with white stockings, and buckled shoes, carries a serving tray under his arm and stands and peers
into the street to watch Washington. Three dogs run in the foreground.
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Notes |
Title from: Illustrated by Darley: an exhibition of original drawings..., May 4- June 18, 1978 (Delaware Art Museum. Wilmington:
The Museum, 1978). (LCP Print Room Yb A2696.O).
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Alternate title from 1863 artist's proof at the Museum of the City of New York. |
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Manuscript signature of engraver in lower right corner. |
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Gift of Dr. Anthony N.B. Garvan, 1981. |
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Description revised 2021. |
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Access points revised 2021. |
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Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
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Biographical / historical note |
Ritchie, a New York painter and prolific engraver of portraits and genre scenes, produced at least three engravings after
the works of F.O.C. Darley.
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Subject |
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Portraits. |
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African American household employees -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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African American men -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Cheering -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Children -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Dogs -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Horses -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Parades & processions -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Spectators -- New York (State) -- New York. |
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Waiters -- New York (State) -- New York. |
Geographic subject |
New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. |
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. |
Genre |
Engravings -- 1850-1860. |
Illustrator |
Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888, artist. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **GC - American Revolution [P.8646.3] |
Accession number |
P.8646.3 |
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