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This detailed engraving, created in 1858, depicts the final moments of Daniel Webster, a prominent American statesman, at his Marshfield estate. Webster, dressed in white and illuminated by light from a window, lies in bed surrounded by family and friends. The scene captures a poignant moment as Webster, propped up against pillows, is attended by notable figures including his wife Caroline LeRoy Webster, who is depicted crying with her head in her hand. Other attendees include Charles Henry Thomas, Jacob LeRoy, Edward Curtis, James W. Paige and his wife, George Ashmun, Rufus Choate, Peter Harvey, Colonel Fletcher Webster, Caroline L. Appleton, Daniel Webster, Jr., Mrs. Fletcher Webster, Caroline Webster, Dr. J. Mason Warren, John Taylor, Porter Wright, and others. Each individual contributes to the emotional depth of the gathering. The room’s somber atmosphere is accentuated by the dim lighting and the serene repose of Webster. A small vignette of the Marshfield estate is included in the lower margin, adding a contextual detail to the composition.
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