The Surrender of Cornwallis (from the portfolio "The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington")
Catalogue
- Year
- 1932
- Medium
- etching on paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm) sheet: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (37.5 x 49.5 cm)
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Artist
- F. Luis Mora
Artist
Painting
Francis Luis Mora was a Uruguayan-born American figural painter. Mora worked in watercolor, oils and tempera. He produced drawings in pen and ink, and graphite; and etchings and monotypes. He is known for his paintings and drawings depicting American life in the early 20th century; Spanish life and society; historical and allegorical subjects; with murals, easel painting and illustrations. He also was a popular art instructor.
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- F. Luis Mora
- Year
- 1932
- Medium
- etching on paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm) sheet: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (37.5 x 49.5 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1932-061218
Source
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Source
- smithsonian
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified