General Winfield Scott
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Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
NPG.77.103
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Art Historical Context
Behold the commanding portrait *General Winfield Scott*, a striking 1850 print by artist Charles G. Crehen (1829–c. 1900). Captured in intricate detail, Scott stands resplendent in military regalia—epaulets gleaming on his shoulders, a sword at his side, and a telescope in hand—symbols of his storied career as a U.S. Army general. This work, housed in the Smithsonian American Art and credited to the National Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Institution, immortalizes a national hero at the height of his fame. Winfield Scott was a towering figure in American history, earning renown in the War of 18...