Certificate (army discharge) 1935 - 1942

John Koehl's "Certificate (army discharge)" is a 1935-1942 artwork depicting a historical document from the American Revolutionary War. The piece is a facsimile of a discharge certificate issued by General George Washington to a soldier named John Murphy. The document, dated June 1779, certifies Murphy's honorable service and discharge from the American Army, with a signature by General Washington. The artwork presents a historically accurate rendering of a significant document from the American Revolution, offering insight into the military and administrative practices of the time.