December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #4133:
US MEXICAN WAR "BURYING THE DEAD AFTER THE BATTLE OF MONTEREY" REVERSE ON GLASS.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2024
Painting executed on glass utilizing decalcomania and titled "BURYING THE DEAD AFTER THE BATTLE OF MONTEREY". The image depicts United States infantrymen tending to the wounded and burying the dead after the Battle of Monterey which took place on September 21–24, 1846, resulting in an American Victory and the capture of Fort Libertad. During the battle, a young Mexican woman named María Josefa Zozaya wandered into the crossfire to tend to the wounds of injured soldiers of both armies. She survived the battle and is depicted at the center of this image between destroyed Mexican artillery pieces and to the left of a burial ceremony. The image is matted and framed, measuring approximately 16 - 1/2" x 14". Vibrant colors with a few stains and chips, particularly at the bottom left. CONDITION: Very good.
Item Dimensions: 16 - 1/2" X 13 - 1/2"