Can a Painting Tell More Than One Story? #MetKids Looks at Washington …
WEBJan 30, 2019 · Lots of people might recognize the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware because it has appeared in textbooks, on TV shows, and more. It shows a scene from the American Revolution, with General George Washington standing up at the front of a crowded boat.
George Washington Crosses the Delaware - National …
WEBLearn about the historical and artistic significance of Washington's surprise attack on Hessian forces in New Jersey in 1776. Find out how a painting by Emanuel Leutze became an American icon and a symbol of national pride.
Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting Interactive
WEBDec 22, 2015 · This Interactive Lesson from WGBH and Mount Vernon, the historic home of Washington, helps students improve their skills with art-based source material and deepens their understanding of the American Revolution.
George Washington Crosses the Delaware - National …
WEBThis key moment of the American Revolution, made iconic in a portrait by Emanuel Leutze, was a major victory for General George Washington during the fight for the colonies’ independence. But its artistic depiction, a staple in classrooms across the country, does not tell the whole story about what actually happened that cold day in December.
Emanuel Leutze’s Symbolic Scene of Washington Crossing the Delaware
WEBDec 3, 2012 · Learn how a German artist painted a heroic and inspirational vision of George Washington and his soldiers crossing the Delaware River in 1776. Find out how he used artistic license to create a powerful composition with diverse and distinctive clothing for the men.
Washington Crosses the Delaware - crayola.com
WEBBefore starting your lesson try to find a copy of the famous painting by Emanuel Leutze “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” This will help students understand the size of the boat and the conditions of the river.
Washington Crossing the Delaware - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBA famous painting by German American artist Emanuel Leutze depicting George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River in 1776. Learn about the history, context, and significance of this artwork at The Met's website.
Cross-Curricular Connect: Washington Crossing the Delaware
WEBJan 20, 2016 · This Look and Learn Gallery Walk explores Leutze’s life and the art and events that inspired him to paint Washington Crossing the Delaware. Special attention is given to key historical events from the American Revolution and the first national motto, E …
Washington Crossing the Delaware | painting by Emanuel Leutze
WEBLearn about the iconic painting by Emanuel Leutze depicting George Washington and his army crossing the icy Delaware River in 1776. Find out how the artist created the drama, the symbolism, and the history of this American masterpiece.
#MetKids - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, i.e. The Met Museum
WEBGeneral George Washington leads his American revolutionary troops across the Delaware River in a surprise attack at dawn on December 25, 1776. Almost everyone and everything seems to be in motion here except Washington, who, as the leader, stands calmly on the boat, looking ahead.