- Title: WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE
- Author: Paul Girardet, after painting by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutz
- Date: 1853 (Printed in 2026)
- Inches: 40 1/4 x 25 1/4 [Image]
- Centimeters: 102.23 x 64.13 [Image]
- Product ID: 308719
As America celebrates 250 years, step back in time and own a piece of history with this meticulously crafted replica from the original engraving by Paul Girardet in 1853. This is a modern facsimile of the original engraving.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military buff, or simply someone who appreciates the sacrifices made for freedom, this replica engraving is a must-have addition to your collection. These replicas are perfect for framing and can hang proudly in your home or office as a reminder of the valor and determination that shaped the course of history.
Made with the highest quality materials and attention to detail, our replica imagery captures the essence of the original with stunning accuracy. It's not just a piece of memorabilia; it's a tangible connection to the past, a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who came before us.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
In the bleak winter of 1776, after crushing defeats in New York and a desperate retreat across New Jersey, George Washington staked the fate of the Revolution on a bold gamble: a dangerous nighttime crossing of the ice‑clogged Delaware River to surprise the Hessian garrison at Trenton. Braving sleet, snow, and bitter cold on Christmas night, about 2,400 Continental soldiers forced heavy boats through drifting ice, landing on the New Jersey shore in the early hours of December 26 and then marching through the storm toward town. At dawn, they crashed into Trenton with complete surprise, capturing much of the Hessian force and securing a badly needed victory that revived American morale and came to be remembered as one of Washington’s finest tactical decisions and a turning point without which the United States might never have come into being.
Please Note:
The original engraving from 1853 is incredibly rare and seldom seen in commerce. The original engraving sits currently on the market for around $12,000-$15,000. Please contact the gallery if you would like to be added to the list of those wishing to obtain the originals.
The original painting was held in the collection of the Kunsthalle in Bremen, Germany, where it remained until its destruction during a British air raid in 1942 amid World War II. In 1850, Leutze created a second, full-scale version of the work. This later painting was initially purchased by Marshall O. Roberts for $10,000 and, after passing through several collections, was ultimately donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by John Stewart Kennedy in 1897.