Surrender of Cornwallis: At York-Town Va. Oct. 1781 1845

"Surrender of Cornwallis" is a lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, created in 1845. This historical print depicts the surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to American General George Washington at Yorktown in 1781. The artwork, a quintessential example of American printmaking, uses vivid colors and detailed figures to capture the key moment in the Revolutionary War. It was widely distributed in the 19th century and became a popular symbol of American victory. The lithograph is an important historical document, highlighting a pivotal event in the formation of the United States.