Front View of the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, November 1848, from Sketchbook
Maker and role
Artist: Seth Eastman, American, 1808-1875
Year
1848-1849
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Graphite on paper
Credit line
Gift of the Pearl Brewing Company
Accession number
1961.5.88
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Location
Further information
At the time of Eastman's tour, parts of the Alamo complex were already serving an important role as a quartermaster's depot, supplying troops across the state. In his journal, Eastman wrote: "The Church of the Alamo situated within the wall of the Alamo is in San Antonio at the N. E. corner of town - This is well built and much ornamented - It is present in a worst state of ruin than any of the others..."
Eastman drew the shrine long before it underwent a series of transformations and restorations during the course of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The top part of the Alamo's facade is missing, as is its barrel-vaulted roof.
Eastman drew the shrine long before it underwent a series of transformations and restorations during the course of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The top part of the Alamo's facade is missing, as is its barrel-vaulted roof.
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