1. Creator/Author:
  2. J.C. McRae (1)

Gen. Robert E. Lee

Creator:
J.C. McRae, Thomas Kelly (publisher)
Location:
New York
Origin Date:
1867
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 36 1/2 in x 28 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0509
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This tinted engraving depicts Robert E. Lee standing on a battlefield campsite. A map is displayed beside General Lee on his left. Lee has his left hand on his sword and holds a hat in his right hand. There is a flagpole in the background. The lithograph was done from an earlier photograph of Lee. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum