This painting depicts George Washington accepting the surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis in 1781 after the battle of Yorktown. This painting was produced by Jean Zuber et Cie. of Rixheim, France in 1850. Zuber also produced the iconic wallpaper adorning the walls of the Diplomatic Reception Room that was installed by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. The room is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. Washington served as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He served as president from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797.

This wallpaper with views of North America was installed in the Diplomatic Reception Room in 1961. The paper is woodblock printed with scenes of Boston, which is pictured, Niagara Falls, West Point, the Natural Bridge of Virginia, and New York Harbor. These images are based on French engravings published in the 1820s.