Sarony & Major
Capitulation of Monterey

LithographerNew York, active 1846–1857
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Capitulation of Monterey
Date1848
PlaceNew York, United States
MediumHand-colored lithograph on wove paper
DimensionsImage: 8 1/4 × 13 in. (21 × 33 cm)
Sheet: 9 3/4 × 14 in. (24.8 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.271
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe battle of Monterrey took place in September of 1846, relatively early in the Mexican-American War. United States forces led by Zachary Taylor ultimately forced an armistice and the surrender of the city.
Provenance[Kennedy Galleries, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1958, given to MFAH, 1969.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed below image: Genl.[l superscript with period [.] underneath] Ampudia treating for the CAPITULATION OF MONTEREY, with Genl.[l superscript with period [.] underneath] Taylor, 24th.[th superscript with period [.] underneath] Sept: 1846. / Art. IV. That the citadel of Monterey be evacuated by the Mexican, and occupied by the American forces, to-morrow morning / at 10 O'Clock
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