When the painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware” was first revealed to the public in the early 1850s, it was a smash hit. It toured major cities, drawing crowds and gold medals.

Emanuel Leutze’s enormous 1851 painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware” depicts the general’s journey on Dec. 25, 1776, as he launched a surprise attack on hundreds of Hessian troops ...

Technically, never. But then "Washington Crossing the Delaware," the iconic Emanuel Leutze painting on which "LaQuisha Washington" is riffing, has its own factual issues. Need a break? Play the ...

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial in 2026, visitors can hearken back to the Revolutionary War inside the 40-foot ...

Desperate for a victory, Washington decided to attempt crossing the Delaware ... Museum of Art in New York, Mount Vernon, Washingtoncrossingpark.org, joyofmuseums.org, U.S. Army. Photos are ...

Washington Crossing the Delaware," the famous historical painting by Emanuel Leutze, was purchased last evening by John S. Kennedy, for $16,100, at the second night's sale of the Marshall O.

“Washington Crossing the Delaware” is no longer on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. The painting, which is one of two versions that still exist created by Emanuel ...

There will be the usual crowd gathered on the Delaware ... the original crossing idealized in the painting by Emmanuel Leutze in 1851. The flotilla will launch from Washington Crossing Historic ...