Object: Washington's Farewell to the Officers of His Army

Washington's Farewell to the Officers of His Army

Artist:

CURRIER and IVES

Description:

At the Old Tavern, corner of Broad and Pearl Sts. Dec. 4th, 1783. Entering the Room where they were awaiting him, Washington said, "With a heart full of love and gratitude I now take leave of you." Knox turned and grasped his hand, and while tears flowed from the eyes of both, the Commander-in-chief kissed him, this he did to each of his officers. The scene was one of great tenderness. Marshall's Life of Washington.

Credit:

Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings, Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Gift of Allan P. Kirby (class of 1915)

Collection:

Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings

Dimensions:

48.26 W x 43.18 H (in cm.)