The Surrender of General Lee

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The Surrender of General Lee

 

The Surrender of General Lee And His Entire Army to Lieut. General U.S. Grant, April 9, 1865, with 1868 copyright line of Thos. Kelly and Eng’d by John C. McRae, N.Y. in the lower margin.   23″ x 30″ (print), 27.75″ x 34.75″ (with frame).   Period hand-colored, scarce.   The print features the surrender of General Robert E. lee to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant.   The latter is depicted on the right, handing Lee a document stating the terms of surrender; Lee’s hand is extended.   They stand in front of a tree.   Their armies are pictured in the background.   The text underneath the print reads, “The Surrender of General Lee and His Entire Army to Lieutenant General U.S. Grant, April 9 th , 1865.   This memorable event terminated the Great Rebellion.”

 

Inventory Number: PRI 139

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The Surrender of General Lee is a framed print showing two Civil War generals meeting under a large tree with soldiers and horses in the background, captioned "Surrender of General Lee.
In “The Surrender of General Lee,” two military leaders in uniform stand beneath a large tree, facing each other, as soldiers and horses assemble in the background. One of the leaders holds a document.
Two military officers in uniform stand facing each other under a tree, one handing a document to the other, with soldiers and horses in the background—depicting "The Surrender of General Lee.
Two military officers exchange papers under a large tree, surrounded by soldiers and horses, illustrating the historical event depicted in "The Surrender of General Lee.
Close-up of "The Surrender of General Lee" showing several figures' feet, grass, and partially visible text: "SURRENDER OF GENERAL LEE... APRIL 9TH 1865.
Close-up of "The Surrender of General Lee" print's lower edge, showing the text "Engd by John C. McRae, N.Y." in small serif font.
A close-up of the caption on "The Surrender of General Lee" shows “THE SURRENDER OF GENERAL LEE AND HIS ENTIRE ARMY TO LIEUT. GENERAL U. S. GRANT, APRIL 9TH 1865,” with several people’s lower legs visible above.

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