THE UNFORTUNATE DEATH OF MAJOR ANDRE (ADJUTANT GENERAL TO THE ENGLISH ARMY) AT HEAD QUARTERS IN NEW YORK, OCTR. 2. 1780, WHO WAS FOUND WITHIN THE AMERICAN LINES IN THE CHARACTER OF A SPY.
THE UNFORTUNATE DEATH OF MAJOR ANDRE (ADJUTANT GENERAL TO THE ENGLISH ARMY) AT HEAD QUARTERS IN NEW YORK, OCTR. 2. 1780, WHO WAS FOUND WITHIN THE AMERICAN LINES IN THE CHARACTER OF A SPY.
Entry/Object ID
L.2012.125
Description
Engraving of Andre, blindfolded with noose around his neck, hanging from gallows; ladder propped against gallows with figure holding section of rope; soldier on horseback at left; three soldiers stand at attention at bottom right; hat on ground at center; drum on its side at bottom right; soldiers and buildings in background; decorative border around image; at top printed, "Engraved for BARNARD's New Complete & Authentic HISTORY of ENGLAND."; at bottom left printed, "Hamilton delin."; at bottom right printed, "Goldar Sculp."; at bottom center printed, "The Unfortunate DEATH of MAJOR ANDRE (Adjutant General to the English Army) at Head Quarters in New York, Octr. 2. 1780, who was found within the American Lines in the character of a Spy."
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
William Hamilton
Attribution
Artist
Artist
John Goldar
Attribution
Engraver
Manufacturer
Edward Barnard
Date made
1783 - 1800
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
14-13/16 in
Width
9-1/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 14 13/16 x 9 1/16 in. (37.6 x 23 cm)
Material
Paper (laid), ink
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is yellowed; foxing throughout; crease, fold, and pinholes at left edge where page was attached to others; stains: along right edge, at bottom right corner, and at left edge 4 inches from top; diagonal crease at bottom right corner; 1/4 inch tear at center of right edge; plate mark.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
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