Engraving

Title:

Le Marechal Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur de Rochambeau

Object Name:

Engraving

Creator:

A. Besse

Date:

1919

Material:

paper, ink

Dimensions:

H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches

Description:

A framed etching of a 3/4 portrait of Rochambeau in 18th century uniform; looking left; left hand in coat; holding gloves in his right; behind him on table a map or document marked "Armee en Nord..." Below etched portrait is a coat of arms. At lower left: "Grave a l'eau forte et par burin. A. Besse 1919." Inscription above on mat.

Provenance:

Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur de Rochambeau was a French nobleman, general in the French Army, and commander-in-chief of the French Expeditionary Force that helped America win independence during the Revolutionary War. He was born in Vendome on July 1, 1725, and by 1747 he joined the army. During the American Revolution, Rochambeau landed in Rhode Island and marched across Connecticut to join Washington in New York. He then participated in the siege of Yorktown, the Battle of the Chesapeake, and the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. After returning to France, Rochambeau became an orginial member of France's chapter of the Society of the Cincinnati along with Lafayette. During the French Revolution, Rochambeau was arrested and narrowly escaped the guillotine. Napoleon I pensioned him, and he peacefully died in 1807.

Subjects:

Art, Etchings, Engravings, Military officers

People:

Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, Rochambeau

Place of Origin:

France

Collection Name:

Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire

Item Number:

1990.151

Accession Number:

1990.151

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the American Independence Museum

Credit Line:

Gift of Maurice A. Hall

Participating Organization:

American Independence Museum