Encountering Texas, 1846–1856: Teaching Guide

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Mexican Jacal, or Gable-roofed Mud Hut, 1849-52

Washing Day on the San Pedro River, 1849-52

Military Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, 1852

San Francisco de los Tejas Mission, on the San Pedro River, 1849-52

A View of the Alamo from the Rear, in Ruins, 1849-52

Commanding Officer's Quarters, United States Army Ordnance Department, San Antonio, Texas, 1849-52

Mexican Jacal, or Gable-roofed Mud Hut, 1849–52

James Gilchrist Benton (1820–1881)
Mexican Jacal, or Gable-roofed Mud Hut, 1849–52
Ink and watercolor on paper
1999.25.19

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Washing Day on the San Pedro River, 1849–52

James Gilchrist Benton (1820–1881)
Washing Day on the San Pedro River, 1849–52
Ink and watercolor on paper
1999.25.31

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Military Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, 1852

James Gilchrist Benton (1820–1881)
Military Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, 1852
Watercolor on paper
1999.25.57

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San Francisco de los Tejas Mission, on the San Pedro River, 1849–52

James Gilchrist Benton (1820–1881)
San Francisco de los Tejas Mission, on the San Pedro River, 1849–52
Ink on paper
1999.25.35

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A View of the Alamo from the Rear, in Ruins, 1849–52

James Gilchrist Benton (1820–1881)
A View of the Alamo from the Rear, in Ruins, 1849–52
Ink and watercolor on paper
1999.25.36

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Commanding Officer's Quarters, United States Army Ordnance Department, San Antonio, Texas, 1849–52

James Gilchrist Benton (1820–1881)
Commanding Officer's Quarters, United States Army Ordnance Department, San Antonio, Texas, 1849–52
Watercolor on paper
1999.25.13

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