E. B. and E. C. Kellogg
Storming at Monterey. - Attack on the Bishop's Palace

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Artist E. B. and E. C. Kellogg(American, active 1843–1852)American, active 1843–1852

Artist E. B. Kellogg(American, 1809–1872)American, 1809–1872

Artist E. C. Kellogg(American, 1811–1881)American, 1811–1881

Artist D. Needham(American, active 1846–1847, 1849–1852)American, active 1846–1847, 1849–1852

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer(New York, active 1846–1847)New York, active 1846–1847

CultureAmerican

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Storming at Monterey. - Attack on the Bishop's Palace

Date1847

PlaceNew York, United States

MediumHand-colored lithograph on wove paper

DimensionsImage: 8 × 12 1/2 in. (20.3 × 31.8 cm)
Sheet: 10 × 13 3/4 in. (25.4 × 34.9 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.69.268

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DescriptionThe battle of Monterrey took place in September of 1846, relatively early in the Mexican-American War. The Bishop’s Palace, subject of this print, stood atop a strategic hill just outside the city. 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.
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Inscribed below image: STORMING OF MONTEREY. — ATTACK ON THE BISHOP'S PALACE / 283

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