American Revolution 1775 1783 Collection (#7)

Declaration of Independence, 1776 (c1817-c1819). Artist: J Rogers
Declaration of Independence, 1776 (c1817-c1819)

Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1776. Washingtons crossing of the Delaware was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton

The Defence of Bunker Hill, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on 17 June 17 1775 as part of the Siege of Boston during the American Revolutionary War

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English military commander, late 18th century, (c1920). Artist: H Ogborne
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English military commander, late 18th century, (c1920). Cornwallis (1738-1805)

Jean-Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Legris
Jean-Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833), Marshal of France, 1839. Jourdan also served in the American War of Independence

Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), 1st Viscount Exmouth, 1837. Artist: W Holl
Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), 1st Viscount Exmouth, 1837. Pellew fought during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary, and the Napoleonic Wars

Fort Hamilton and the Narrows, New York, 1855. Artist: F O Freeman
Fort Hamilton and the Narrows, New York, 1855. The fort, in what is now Brooklyn, was of strategic importance during the American Revolution

Fort Connanicut, Rhode Island, 1855. Connanicut (or Conanicut) was a strategic fortification during the American Revolution

Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, (1831). Artist: H Robinson
Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, (1831). Hood (1724-1816) fought in the American War of Independence

Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, (1832). Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, (1832). Amherst (1717-1797) commanded British forces in the war against the French in North America in 1758-1760

Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, Prime Minister of Great Britain, (1833). Artist: WT Mote
Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, Prime Minister of Great Britain, (1833). North (1732-1792) formed a government in 1770 but resigned on March 27 1782

Marshal Joffres tribute to the Marquis de Lafayette, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York, USA, 1917. Joffre saluting the sculpture of Lafayette

Esther De Berdt Reed, American Revolutionary War patriot, 1872
Esther De Berdt Reed, American patriot, 1872. De Berdt (1746-1780) was a patriot during the American Revolutionary War. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States

Mrs Steele and General Green, c1770s, (1872). Artist: C Burt
Mrs Steele and General Green, c1770s, (1872). Scene from the American Revolutionary War in which American General Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), arriving at Mrs Steeles tavern after midnight

Cornelia Beekman, American patriot, 19th century. Portrait of Cornelia Beekman (1752-1822)

Mercy Warren, American patriot and writer, 1872. During the time of the American Revolution, Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814) hosted political meetings in her home

Mary Morris, 1872. Morris and her husband Robert helped to fund the American Revolutionary War in the 1770s. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States

The Stamp Riots of New York, c1765, (1872). A banner reads: The Folly of England and the Right of America. The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1765 in order to raise revenue in

Sarah Franklin Bache, American revolutionary war patriot, 1872. Bache (1743-1808) was the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin

General Anthony Wayne, United States Army general and statesman, 1872. Wayne (1745-1796) adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War

The Battle of the Kegs, 6 January 1778, (1872). Scene during the American Revolution when a particular British fleet of ships terrorized the colonists and resided in Philadelphias port

Saratoga and Stillwater, Encampments of Burgoynes Army, 1777, (1872). The Battle(s) of Saratoga were considered by many historians to have been the turning point of the American Revolutionary War

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, 19 April 1775, (1872). The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

Martha Wilson, 1872. Portrait of Wilson (born 1758), inscribed I pray God to bless you. Engraving from John Gilmary Shea s, A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773, (1872). The Boston Tea Party was a protest by the American colonists against Great Britain in which they destroyed many crates of tea on ships in Boston

Samuel Barrington, British admiral, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Samuel Barrington, British admiral, 19th century. During the War of American Independence, Barrington (1729-1800) captured the West Indian island of St Lucia from the French

George Washington, First President of the USA, 19th century. Artist: W Humphreys
George Washington, First President of the USA, 19th century. Portrait of Washington (1732-1799)

George Washington, 19th century. Artist: Rembrandt Peale
George Washington, 19th century. Washington was the first President of United States. After commanding the American Revolutionary army to victory over the British in the American War of Independence

Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Polish and Lithuanian national hero, general and leader, (1833). Artist: W Holl
Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Polish and Lithuanian national hero, soldier and leader, (1833). Kosciuszko (1746-1817) was the leader of the Polish uprising (which bears his name)

Battle of Bennington, Vermont, American War of Independence, 16 August 1777. The British were defeated by colonial militia under General John Stark

Thomas Paine, English-born American revolutionary, writer and philosopher, c1790. Paine (1737-1809) emigrated to America in 1774

John Andre, British soldier, late 18th century. Artist: Cook
John Andre, British soldier, late 18th century. Andre (1751-1780) served in America as aide-de-camp to General Grey and Sir Henry Clinton

Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781. British commanders Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805), O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to George Washington

Charles Lee, English-born American Revolutionary general. Effectively second-in-command of the Revolutionary forces in the early part of the American War of Independence

Richard Montgomery, Irish-born soldier. Montgomery (1737-1775) fought in the British army in the Seven Years War. In 1772 he sold his commission and moved to America

American War of Independence: Battle of Yorktown, 1781.Two lines of warships firing broadsides. The defeat of the British by the Americans

Surrender of Cornwallis, Yorktown, Virginia, 1781. British commander General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering to the colonists after the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781

International Exposition of 1876 held at Philadelphia, Pennslvania, USA, 1876
International Exposition of 1876 held at Philadelphia, Pennslvania, USA, in 1876, the Centennial of American Independence

First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, 1776, (1880)
First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Passed by Congress in Philadelphia, 2 July, 1776, adopted on 4 July. From Harpers Weekly, 1880

American War of Independence, 1775, (1875)
American War of Independence: American patriots transporting gunpowder captured from Fort William and Mary to Bunker Hill, 1775, (1875)

American War of Independence, 1775, (1886)
Paul Revere (1735-1818) American patriot and silversmith, arriving at Lexington from Boston with the news that the English under Pitcairn were on the move: 18 April 1775. [1886]

American War of Independence, 1775
American War of Independence: Paul Revere (1735-1818) American patriot and silversmith, on his ride from Boston to Lexington

Turtle, submarine designed by David Bushnell, 1787. Bushnell (1742-1824) built the Turtle, the first American submarine, in 1776

American vessel Turtle (1776), the first submarine to be used in war, 19th century. Designed by David Bushnell (1742-1824)

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"The American Revolution: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution, a pivotal moment in history that shaped the nation we know today. Explore this captivating period through a collection of remarkable artworks and historical events. Immerse yourself in the legendary tale of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" depicted by Grant DeVolson Wood in 1931. Feel the urgency as Revere gallops through the night, warning his fellow patriots about approaching British troops. Witness the intensity of battle at the "Siege of Yorktown, " captured by Auguste Couder around 1836. Marvel at General George Washington's strategic brilliance as he leads his forces to victory against British General Cornwallis, marking a turning point for independence. Experience an epic naval encounter with "Defeat of Floating Batteries at Gibraltar" portrayed circa 1783. Admire the bravery and resilience displayed by both sides during this fierce conflict. Meet General Sir Banastre Tarleton, a prominent figure on both sides, immortalized in art by himself in 1919. Learn about his contributions as a soldier and politician during this tumultuous period. Delve into political cartoons like "The Savages Let Loose, " illustrating the cruel fate faced by loyalists after America gained its independence in 1783. Gain insight into how differing loyalties tore families apart during these turbulent times. Discover influential figures such as Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin), painted by John Hoppner in 1793, showcasing her strength and determination amidst revolutionary chaos. Uncover key political players like W. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, whose leadership influenced Britain's approach to colonial affairs before his passing in 1778; or Lord Hood, who played a significant role throughout this era but remains shrouded in mystery even today. Marvel at portraits capturing military leaders like General Francis Marion and General Israel Putnam, showcasing their distinctive uniforms and highlighting their contributions to the Continental Army.