Washington Crossing the Delaware–Evening Previous to the Battle of Trenton, December 25th, 1776 1847

"Washington Crossing the Delaware–Evening Previous to the Battle of Trenton, December 25th, 1776" is a lithograph created by Nathaniel Currier in 1847. The print depicts the famous event where General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. The image is a depiction of a dramatic moment, featuring Washington, standing in his boat, a snowy landscape, and a group of soldiers in the background. This print was very popular in the 19th century and is a fine example of Currier & Ives’s lithograph style, known for their vibrant colors and detailed imagery.