Mort Künstler Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Canvas Giclee:"Washington's Crossing"
Washington's Crossing by Mort Künstler
Mort Künstler's "Washington's Crossing" offers a historically accurate depiction of George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River on December 26, 1776. Unlike Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting, Künstler's version is based on extensive research and aims for historical accuracy.
Key features of Künstler's painting include:
- A 60-foot flatboat ferry guided by cable, instead of a small rowboat
- Dozens of troops, cannons, and horses crowded on the boat
- Washington nestled against a cannon wheel for support, not standing
- A nighttime scene with driving snow, lit by lantern and torch
- No American flag (which wasn't adopted until after the crossing)
Künstler spent two months researching the event, consulting historians, books, journals, and weather records. He even photographed the Delaware River at the actual crossing location.
About Mort Künstler
Mort Künstler was a renowned American artist known for his meticulously researched and vividly crafted paintings of historical events, particularly the American Civil War. Born on August 28, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, Künstler demonstrated an early talent for art, encouraged by his parents. He began his career as an illustrator in the 1950s, working on magazine covers and book illustrations. Künstler's work evolved to include large-scale historical paintings, earning him the title of "America's foremost Civil War artist" by the 1980s. He passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 97.Limited Edition Details
Artist: Mort Künstler 1927 - 2025Title: "Washington's Crossing" McKonkey's Ferry, December 26, 1776
Edition Size: Artist Signed and Numbered to 100. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Medium: Fine Art Giclee on Canvas Editions.
Image Dimensions: 16" x 24" .
This limited edition print offers art enthusiasts and history buffs alike the opportunity to own a piece of meticulously researched historical art by one of America's most renowned historical artists.
One of the Few Remaining Artist Hand-Signed Pieces Available:Don't miss this rare chance to acquire one of Mort Künstler's hand-signed pieces. With only a few remaining, this is a unique opportunity to own a piece of American history and artistry. Each print is carefully crafted to capture the essence of the historical moment, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
