Framed Washington at the Battle of Trenton by Illman Brothers

Washington at the Battle of Trenton by the Illman Brothers commemorates George Washington’s bold surprise attack on Hessian forces in New Jersey on December 26, 1776. The scene portrays Washington mounted on horseback, commanding his troops with calm authority amid the snow-covered streets of Trenton, capturing the tense but heroic atmosphere of a pivotal Revolutionary War victory. With its dramatic composition and fine engraving work, the image helped shape 19th-century American memory of Washington as a fearless and inspiring leader during one of the war’s most desperate hours.