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Death of General Montgomery, 1775 (engraving)
5922402 Death of General Montgomery, 1775 (engraving) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Death of General Montgomery, 1775.
Coloured line engraving by J Trumbull, 1775 circa, published by Samuel Walker, Boston, 1800 circa.
As the siege of Boston dragged on, the American rebels decided to widen the American War of Independence (1775-1783) and invade Canada. The goal was to encourage its inhabitants to join the Revolution. On 16 September 1775 Brigadier General Richard Montgomery marched north with about 1700 militamen, capturing Montreal on 13 November. Moving on to Quebec City, he was joined by Colonel Benedict Arnold who had led another force north. On 31 December 1775 they were defeated by General Guy Carleton. Montgomery was killed and Arnold wounded.); eNational Army Museum; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22587926
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The captivating print titled "Death of General Montgomery, 1775" by John Trumbull tells a poignant story of sacrifice and bravery during the American War of Independence. This colored line engraving, created around 1800, depicts a crucial moment in history when the American rebels sought to expand their fight for independence into Canada. As the siege of Boston lingered on, Brigadier General Richard Montgomery led a force of approximately 1700 militiamen northward with the aim to rally Canadian support for the Revolution. After capturing Montreal on November 13th, Montgomery continued his advance towards Quebec City where he joined forces with Colonel Benedict Arnold. However, tragedy struck on December 31st when they encountered General Guy Carleton's troops. In this fateful battle depicted in Trumbull's engraving, Montgomery lost his life while Arnold sustained injuries. The image captures the chaos and intensity of warfare as soldiers clash amidst swirling smoke and falling snowflakes. Trumbull's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical event to life; every expression etched onto each face conveys both courage and despair. Through this artwork, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom during one of America's most defining moments. Displayed at London's National Army Museum, this powerful print serves as a testament to honor all those who have given their lives in service to their country throughout history.
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