Der Americanische General Arnold (The American General Arnold)

Anonymous, German, 18th century German

Sitter Benedict Arnold American

1776–80

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Title: Der Americanische General Arnold (The American General Arnold)
Artist: Anonymous, German, 18th century
Sitter: Benedict Arnold (American, Norwich, Connecticut 1741–1801 London)
Date: 1776–80
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Plate: 6 7/8 × 3 15/16 in. (17.4 × 10 cm)
Sheet: 7 7/16 × 4 5/8 in. (18.9 × 11.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.538
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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