Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Historical Artifacts
Medal Honoring Major General G.K. Warren
Object Number:
1966.70
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 9/16 in. ( 3.9 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, on bust truncation: "W.H.K.Y."
Description:
Bronze struck medal, with obverse showing uniformed bust of Warren facing right, with legend: "MAJ. GEN. G. K. WARREN./1864" Reverse shows military cross of honor with legend: "COMMANDER OF THE 5TH CORPS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
