Name/Title
The Death of General Montgomery at QuebecEntry/Object ID
MP.87.54 a-bDescription
Copperplate engraving of John Trumbull's painting "The Death of General Montgomery at Quebec": the slain Montgomery is supported by two soldiers while two others behind them watch, and an Indian rushes in from the left; two soldiers lay fallen in front of Montgomery's body; on the front left, three soldiers in buckskin holding rifles stand with hands raised in horror; on the right, a soldier stands with left hand raised and rifle in right hand watching scene; troops on edge of scene; print appears glued to a sheet of paper; glued into place by newspaper strips; one bears the date 1868; below the print is written in Gothic script: "The Death of General Montgomery/ At Quebec" (on the left) and "La Mort du General Montgomery/ devant Quebec" (on the right); above them in small letters is written on the left, center and right "Painted by John Trumbull", "Published by John Trumbull, Jany. 1st. 1808, No. 108 Broadway, New-York.", and "Engraved by W. Ketterlinus"; at the bottom center, below a curling line is written: "Printed by Andw. Maverick."; plate mark cut off print.
b. Gilt frame; borders of ornate chain motif and oval diamond pattern.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Pine, Gesso, Gilt, Paper, Ink, Pine, Gesso, GiltSubject Person or Organization
General Richard MontgomeryMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John TrumbullAttribution
ArtistArtist
Christian-Wilhelm KetterlinusAttribution
EngraverDate made
1808Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionDimensions
Dimension Description
FrameHeight
22-1/4 inWidth
28-1/4 inDepth
1-1/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 22 1/4 x 28 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (56.5 x 71.8 x 2.9 cm)Dimension Description
SightHeight
14-3/8 inWidth
19-3/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 14 3/8 x 19 3/8 in. (36.5 x 49.2 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Needs to be reframed; overall discoloration; supporting sheet wrinkled; gilding worn on all four interior sides, especially the bottom; brown paper on back, ripped.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
General Richard MontgomeryNotes
SubjectRelated Entries
Notes
MP.87.83 a-b - Print - Similar itemGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Montgomery Room