Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge

Artist/Maker Henry Alexander Ogden (1856 - 1936)

Depicted George Washington (American, 1732 – 1799)

Depicted Marquis de Lafayette (French, 1757 – 1834)

Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge

Black crayon, white gouache, gray wash, and graphite on gray board

Overall: 12 in. × 9 1/2 in. (30.5 × 24.1 cm)

Gift of the Estate of Harry A. Ogden

1936.852

DescriptionHistory

Markingsinscriptions: Bottom right: Ogden. Bottom: Lafayette Washington at Valley Forge 1778

InscribedSigned at lower right in charcoal: "Ogden"; inscribed along lower edge in graphite: " 'Lafayette' Washington & Lafayette at Valley Forge 1778"

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