
Artist: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816 - 1868) was a German American history painter.
Engraver: Alfred Jones was an engraver (England, 1819 - New York City, 1900).
Title: The Image Breaker.
The Possessor of the Painting as it was in 1850, M. Cozzens Esq., President of the Art-Union. After his death, the painting was auctioned together with other paintings from his collection under the title "The Iconoclast". Went to Mr. Jones for $1400.
Signed, Titled, Dated, and proofed by the editor: beneath the image, in plate.
Dimensions: Image 9 1/4" x 7 3/4". Plate 14" x 11 1/2". Sheet 17 5/8" x 13 3/4".
Part of: Gallery of American Art No. I, 1850. (supplemental portfolio with five plates). Plate 3.
Publisher: The American Art-Union.
Printer: J. Dalton (American).
Edition: Gallery of American Art No. I.
Date: 1850.
Materials and Techniques: steel engraving on wove paper.
Condition: A dent to l.l. corner. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. The back is clean. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accession Number: 1993.1083(3).
Note: "The Image Breaker" or "The Iconoclast" is considered one of the best Leutze's and most popular works. Another title is "The Puritan and his daughter".