Daniel Powers Whiting. Monterey, from Independence Hill. 1847

Capt. Daniel Powers Whiting (1808–1892)
Monterey, from Independence Hill, in the Rear of the Bishop's Palace. As it Appeared on 23d September, 1846. (Looking East.)
From Army Portfolio, New York, 1847
Hand-colored lithograph on paper
Sheet size: 18 15/16 × 23 7/8 inches (48.1 × 60.7 cm)

This dramatic lithograph, created by Capt. Daniel Powers Whiting of the 7th Infantry, U.S. Army, captures a pivotal moment in the Mexican-American War. The view looks east from Independence Hill toward the city of Monterey, Mexico, as it appeared on September 23, 1846, during the U.S. assault. The Bishop’s Palace, fortified and occupied by Mexican forces, stands as a central focal point, now flying the American flag after its capture. In the foreground, U.S. troops and officers survey the terrain, with the imposing Sierra Madre mountains rising in the background.

Published in Whiting’s Army Portfolio, this lithograph was part of a series documenting key engagements in the war. Whiting, an accomplished military artist, recorded these scenes firsthand, providing a rare and invaluable visual record of the campaign. The work exemplifies the precision and artistry of 19th-century American military topographical prints, blending documentary accuracy with an evocative sense of place.

A historically significant and beautifully hand-colored example, this lithograph is an essential acquisition for collectors of military history, early American lithography, and Mexican-American War material.