Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way, 1862
Scope and Contents
Black and white print of painting by Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868). Original 20 x 30 mural located in the U.S Capitol. Depicts a group of pioneers and their wagon train at the continental divide looking towards the Pacific Ocean. Notice pioneers William Lewis ( seated on horse on the left) and Daniel Boone (on rock hill standing over two women), freed African-American slave in foreground and American Flag in background. Leutze was born in Germany but trained as an artist in the United States and Europe. He is known for his famous 1851 painting, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Library of Congress Photo.
Dates
- Creation: 1862
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Drawers (30 linear feet)
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
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