Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Polish Engineer

Polish engineer Tadeusz (or Thaddeus) Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army in 1776. He helped improve and expand the fortifications at West Point, including Fort Putnam, in 1778.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Painted by Jozef Grassi; Engraved and published by Christian Josi
1790-1810
Ink and paper
Museum purchase, Courtesy of Winterthur Museum