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"I see, I think, I wonder":
What do you see? Look carefully at the people in the boat.
What do you think (infer)? Why do you think these people are in the boat together?
What do you wonder? What questions do you have about the picture?

Follow up: Washington Crossing the Delaware offers a vision of revolution, in which people from different classes, regions, and ethnic backgrounds work together under a determined, charismatic leader to overcome extraordinary obstacles and reach a common goal.

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Have students compare the painting to historical accounts of the crossing. Discuss the differences between historical accuracy and artistic license. Create a class discussion about why artists might choose to alter historical details for artistic impact.

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Take your students on a virtual tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see this magnificent painting! The Met offers excellent educational resources and close-up views of the artwork.

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With Goupil, Vibert and Company, Paris and New York, 1851-52; Marshall O. Roberts, New York, 1852-died 1880; his estate, 1880-97; sale, Ortgies and Company, Fifth Avenue Art Galleries, New York, January 20, 1897, no. 172; John S. Kennedy, New York, 1897

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Emanuel Leutze | Washington Crossing the Delaware | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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With Goupil, Vibert and Company, Paris and New York, 1851-52; Marshall O. Roberts, New York, 1852-died 1880; his estate, 1880-97; sale, Ortgies and Company, Fifth Avenue Art Galleries, New York, January 20, 1897, no. 172; John S. Kennedy, New York, 1897

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Look at how Leutze used symbolism throughout the painting: The dawn breaking in the background represents hope, while the treacherous ice suggests the challenges faced. The diverse crew members represent the unity of the American cause, though some historical accuracy was sacrificed for artistic effect.

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Notice how Washington stands prominently in the center, creating a triangular composition that draws your eye. The dramatic lighting and diagonal lines of the ice add to the painting's dynamic energy. The American flag, though historically inaccurate for 1776, serves as a powerful patriotic symbol.

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Emanuel Leutze, a German-American artist, created this monumental painting in 1851. Interestingly, he painted it in Germany, not America! The painting measures an impressive 12'5" × 21'3" and now hangs in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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On December 25-26, 1776, General George Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This daring maneuver marked a crucial turning point in the American Revolution.