"The 50 Paintings" Project
Painting # 24
A really big painting 144 inches x 255 inches - 166 years old - is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Emanuel Leutze had started the first one in 1849 which was lost in fire in 1850. It was restored but again destroyed in 1942 in bomb raids of World War II.
Emanuel must have got some intuition because in 1850 he anyway started a second version of this
painting which is what you see in the Met New York today.
The painting shows George Washington - the commander in Chief of the Continental Army - crossing the Delaware River on the night of Dec 25th 1776 with his troops.
To launch a surprise attack on the British Troops at Trenton.
Because the 13 colonies had joined hands and revolted against British Raj.
These 13 colonies formed the United States of America and declared Independence against Great Britain .
........And launched the American War of Independence.
So there you are - George Washington crossed the Icy River , defeated the British Army (Which was mostly comprised of German Soldiers as Britain thought it better to outsource the fighting part..smart huh?) won the Battle of Trenton and later went on to become the first President of the United States of America.
Painting # 24
Washington crossing the Delaware
by
Emanuel Leutze
A really big painting 144 inches x 255 inches - 166 years old - is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Emanuel Leutze had started the first one in 1849 which was lost in fire in 1850. It was restored but again destroyed in 1942 in bomb raids of World War II.
Emanuel must have got some intuition because in 1850 he anyway started a second version of this
The painting shows George Washington - the commander in Chief of the Continental Army - crossing the Delaware River on the night of Dec 25th 1776 with his troops.
Why was he crossing the Icy River ?
To launch a surprise attack on the British Troops at Trenton.
Because the 13 colonies had joined hands and revolted against British Raj.
These 13 colonies formed the United States of America and declared Independence against Great Britain .
........And launched the American War of Independence.
So there you are - George Washington crossed the Icy River , defeated the British Army (Which was mostly comprised of German Soldiers as Britain thought it better to outsource the fighting part..smart huh?) won the Battle of Trenton and later went on to become the first President of the United States of America.
Until next time ~
May an Angel walk beside you :)
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