<span>This painting is called Washington Crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Leutze. This painting describes the historic event when General George Washington led the American revolutionary troops across the Delaware River to fight in the Battle of Trenton. It was painted to show the bravery and fortitude of the American troops during the Revolutionary War, increase awareness of George Washington's prestige and leadership, and to remind Americans of their success in gaining independence from England. </span>
The title is Washington crossing the Delaware created by Emanuel Leutze.
The event in the painting portrays General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night on December 25th, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.
