Washington Crossing the Delaware
The artist
Emanuel Leutze, a German-American painter who loved grand historical scenes.
What you see
General George Washington stands proudly in a small boat as his soldiers row through icy river water at dawn.
The story
Painted in 1851, it shows Washington crossing the Delaware River in 1776 for a surprise victory during the American Revolution.
The style
Leutze made everything big and bold, with the soft light of morning breaking behind the boat to feel hopeful and brave.
Look closer
Look for the American flag being held up in the wind, and the chunks of ice the rowers have to push away.
Where to see it
It hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Fun fact
The painting is huge, taller than two grown-ups, so standing in front of it feels like being right there in the boat.