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Capitulation & Surrender of Robert E. Lee & His Army
- Creator:
- Kurz & Allison
- Location:
- Illinois, Cook County, Chicago
- Origin Date:
- 1865-1885
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 26 in x 31 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0301
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This lithograph depicts the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, near Appomattox Court House in Virginia effectively ending the Civil War. General Lee and General Grant are shown in the center foreground with their respective armies gathered behind them. Some men are on horseback; however most are on foot. Several carry flags. A pile of weapons can be seen at the bottom edge of the print. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum.