Visual analysis

Washington Crossing the Delaware

by Emanuel Leutze

What is Washington Crossing the Delaware? Washington Crossing the Delaware is a masterpiece created in 1851 by Emanuel Leutze. This oil-on-canvas is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze at Metropolitan Museum of Art

About the Artwork

The painting depicts General George Washington leading a surprise critical moment in the American Revolution.

Same period

From the same era · circa 1851

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