Description (Brief)

Colored print; depiction of Columbus landing on San Salvadore Island. He stands on the beach with a flag of Spain in one hand and a raised sword in the other. Beside him is a large crucifix set into the ground. He is surrounded by a group of kneeling and praying men. Two sailing ships are in the right background and a group of Indians approaches in the left background.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1846

depicted

Columbus, Christopher

maker

Baillie, James S.

place made

United States: New York, New York

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

ink (overall material)

Measurements

image: 8 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in; 21.59 cm x 29.21 cm

ID Number

DL.60.2545

catalog number

60.2545

accession number

228146

Credit Line

Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection

subject

Colonial Life

Exploration and Discovery

Costume

Patriotism and Patriotic Symbols

Chronology: 1840-1849

Indians

Native Americans

New World

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Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life

Domestic Furnishings

Art

Peters Prints

Data Source

National Museum of American History