Original 1899 antique lithograph:  The Battle of El Caney, fought northeast of Santiago de Cuba on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War.

  • In the foreground, American soldiers in General Henry W. Lawton's 5th US Division direct the fire from their field guns on the forces of Spanish Brigadier General Joaquín Vara de Rey y Rubio.


  • The image area measures a generous 33 x 52 cm [13" x 20½"].


  • This is an original, authentic antique lithograph, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It is signed by the artist in the lower corner and was published by George F. Cram, Chicago, 1899.


  • Condition:  It in excellent condition, with a vertical center fold, as issued, and no marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.


  • It would make an impressive display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips, along with a copy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published.


  • On the reverse side there are illustrations of troops in action, views of Cavite and Havana, and photographs of the US Navy ships Minneapolis, Monterey, Bennington, Castine, and Porter, along with a portrait of Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, who'd commanded the battleship Maine when she exploded in Havana harbor in February 1898.


  • Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually.

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