Washington Crossing The Delaware
To scale 31 x 22 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Bingham began this ambitious work during the 1850s, drawing upon his established reputation as the premier painter of American frontier life and democratic ideals. Unlike Emanuel Leutze's more famous version, Bingham approached this subject with his characteristic documentary precision, studying Revolutionary War artifacts and consulting historical accounts to achieve unprecedented authenticity. The painting emerged during a period when America was grappling with civil division, making Washington's unifying leadership particularly resonant. This work represents Bingham's transition from his celebrated Missouri River scenes to grand historical subjects, demonstrating his evolution as America's visual chronicler. The composition has been exhibited in major American museums and represents a cornerstone of American Heritage painting, embodying the nation's foundational mythology through Bingham's distinctly American artistic lens.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 22 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1420121
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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