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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