1870s Enzing-Miller Lithograph "Family Monument from the History of our Country"

Item Details

George Michael Enzing-Miller
Family Monument from the History of our Country
Lithograph on paper
Unsigned

An 1870s lithograph titled ‘Family Monument from the History of our Country’ after an original work by George Michael Ending-Miller. The work depicts an allegorical history of the United StatesIndians, explorers and Pilgrims; scenes from the American Revolution featuring an American eagle pouncing on the British lion and unicorn; also a depiction of vast lands, a city, a river crowded with ships of commerce and locomotives stating our prosperity all beneath a prominent American flag. The work is highlighted to the top by a pyramid mimicking the Acropolis, displaying state shields; also shown are fifteen presidents, with Lincoln not present. Washington prominently holds the Constitution and covers his heart with the other hand; seated is a figure holding the Declaration of Independence; crowning this work are the goddesses of Liberty and Justice while in the vista is the capitol surmounted by our American flag. The print served to justify the Civil War by glorifying the need for America to preserve her history. The print is displayed under glass in an off white mat and burl wood frame, wired to the verso for wall hanging.

Condition

-to fair, several small tears to print, minor wear to frame

Dimensions

-measurement of visible artwork is 30″ × 23″

Item #

18CIN501-027