The War Between the United States and Mexico

1851

Carl Nebel and George Wilkins Kendall

Associated Names
Carl Nebel

Artist, German, 1805 - 1855

George Wilkins Kendall

Author, American, 1809 - 1867

Joseph Lemercier

Printer, French, 1803 - 1887

D. Appleton and Company

Publisher, American

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of thirteen lithographs with bound text pages

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (closed): 61.91 × 45.72 × 2.54 cm (24 3/8 × 18 × 1 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3616.1-13

Associated Artworks

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This is a painting of a battlefield scene with soldiers, smoke, and horses. The image captures a wide expanse of a battle terrain, featuring formations of soldiers both on foot and horseback. The soldiers are lined in ranks across the field, with thick plumes of smoke rising behind them. The front of the scene shows numerous cavalrymen, some on horseback and others leading or managing packs of horses and cattle. The sky above has light clouds suggesting early morning or late afternoon light, casting a somber yet dynamic atmosphere over the scene.

Battle of Palo Alto

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company

1851

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated vantage point overlooking a military scene. It includes a group of mounted soldiers and infantrymen, some interacting with artillery pieces amidst rising smoke. There are soldiers in formations and a covered wagon nearby. The background shows mountains and hills in brown and green tones, with a small structure on a hilltop. The sky transitions from light blues to warmer oranges and yellows. The brushstrokes are fine, detailed, capturing figures and natural elements. The color palette blends earth tones with serene sky tones.

Capture of Monterey

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company

1851

The image shows an aerial view of a vast landscape. Mountains are visible in the background, and in the foreground, there are soldiers on horseback and wagons moving. Further out, more troops are engaged in battle on a plain leading to the mountains. Smoke rises from the conflict area. The painting is detailed with precise brushstrokes. The color scheme is earthy, with browns, yellows, gray-blue uniforms, and soft pastel sky hues transitioning from light blue to orange at the horizon.

Battle of Buena Vista

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company

1851

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Wilson Corcoran, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Markings

stamped center cover in gilt lettering: The War / Between / The United States and Mexico / Illustrated.

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