Recall of Columbus

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1992 OFAMERICA 1492 UITED STATES 50ICAGO IL 50 E 22 1992 60601

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RECALL OF COLUMBUS First Day of Issue: May 22, 1992 First Issue Location: Chicago, Illinois Fresh from his rest at the monastery of La Rabida, Chris- topher Columbus strode confidently into the Spanish royal chambers, where he again laid out his proposal for a trip west into unknown waters in search of a direct passage to India. Should his scheme bear fruit, he de- manded great reward from the Spanish monarchs. The King and Queen were shocked by the would be adventurer's requirements. The royal couple dismissed him and Columbus departed in January 1492 for France or England. Advisors close to the King and Queen pre- vailed, however, and Columbus was recalled. According to legend, a messenger was sent on foot to catch Colum- bus and bring him back to the court, where his demands would be granted. This inspired artist Augustus George Heaton (1844-1931) to paint his artwork Recall of Colum- bus in 1883. From this piece, the 50-cent Recall of Columbus commemorative stamp of 1893 was created. The painting can be viewed in the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. No. 92-38 First Day of Issue Postcard Collection ©1992 Fleetwood, Cheyenne, WY 82008-0001 Original painting Recall of Columbus by Augustus George Heaton, Senate Wing, U.S. Capitol. Heelwood