THE TEMPTER AND THE PATRIOT--THE CAPTURE OF ANDRÈ, SEPTEMBER 23, 1780.
Entry/Object ID
L.2012.123
Description
Engraving of Andre making a plea to his three captors; Andre at right gesturing with one hand over his heart and one hand open; figure at center gestures no while holding papers; figure at back holding reins of horse; figure at left holds gun; woods and river in background; at bottom left printed (in image), "M. Nevin. del."; at bottom center printed, "THE TEMPTER AND THE PATRIOT--THE CAPTURE OF ANDRÈ, SEPTEMBER 23, 1780."; at left side printed (from bottom), "SEPTEMBER 29, 1860.]", "HARPER'S WEEKLY", "617"; print on verso.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
M. Nevin
Attribution
Artist
Manufacturer
Harper's Weekly
Date made
Sep 29, 1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
11-7/16 in
Width
15-15/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 11 7/16 x 15 15/16 in. (29.1 x 40.5 cm)
Material
Paper, ink
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is yellowed; crease along top and at top right and top left corners; crease and losses long bottom edge where page was attached to others; fold at bottom right corner; stains at edges.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
Person or Organization
Major John Andre
Notes
Subject
Related Entries
Notes
L.2012.126 - Engraving - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B7