ABC World News Now: Washington Crossing The Delaware Redux

"Getting ready to go into New York City for the unveiling of Mort's painting, "Washington Crosses the Delaware" at the New-York Historical Society. We (his family) are very excited to share this public acknowledgment of Mort's talent and hard work with him. We will make sure to post pictures as soon as possible." - Jane Künstler

"Crossing the Delaware, More Accurately"

"Congratulations Mort on your excellent article in the New York Times. Beautiful painting." -Laurie Norton Moffatt


Click here to read "Crossing the Delaware, More Accurately", by COREY KILGANNON, published in the New York Times on December 23, 2011.

Mort Künstler, a painter based in Long Island, who is known for his historical images, has created his own version of Washington crossing the Delaware River that hews more to the facts than the more famous version.

New Painting Debut! Kunstler finishes the much anticipated "Washington Crossing the Delaware"

After two months of research, sketching and painting at the easel, Cove Neck historical artist Mort Künstler has finished his version of Washington Crossing the Delaware -- a project intended to retain the drama of the iconic patriotic image painted in 1851 by Emanuel Leutze while correcting its myriad historical errors.

An excerpt from Newsday's article about Kunstler's latest painting. The article was published Sunday, December 4th, and can be seen below. 

Click here to read the article online, and make sure to check out full image gallery!

Check back soon for more information about the official unveiling of "Washington Crossing the Delaware"!