Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 243 × 212 mm. (9 9/16 × 8 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2850
James L. Claghorn, sold to T. Harrison Garrett, 1885
Stauffer, David McNeely, American Engravers upon Copper and Steel, New York: Grolier Club, 1907, no. 577. Baker, William S., American Engravers and their Works, Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, 1875, p. 52 no. 30.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: In plate, LL: 'Painted by A.L. De Rose.'; in plate, LR: 'Engraved by A.B. Durand.'; and below, facsim. quote and sig.: 'I leave this rule, for others when I am dead / Be always Sure, you are right, then go, ahead / David Crockett'; BL Corner (pencil): 'WSB No30'; BR Corner (pencil, in diamond): '3235'. VERSO: Lower C: (stamped in red ink): 'JL' inside 'C' inside 'INSPERATA FLORUIT'.
