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Political Purposes of Art

Question 13 • TX-Art I A

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Examine the painting above. Name the title and artist of this painting. Describe the event the painting portrays and the message it was intended to send.

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The painting is *Washington Crossing the Delaware* by Emanuel Leutze. It portrays George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776, before attacking the Hessian forces at Trenton. The painting presents the crossing as a courageous and determined act. Its message was to inspire patriotism and support for the American Revolution.

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