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"Capturing History: Alonzo Chappel's Artistic Legacy" Step into the past through the vivid brushstrokes of Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Siege of Vicksburg, (1878). Creator: Unknown

Siege of Vicksburg, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Siege of Vicksburg, (1878). After a siege lasting almost two months, the fortress of Vicksburg, Mississippi, fell to the Union on 4 July 1863

Background imageChappel Collection: Braddocks Retreat, (1877). Creator: Unknown

Braddocks Retreat, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Braddocks Retreat, (1877). British military leader Major General Edward Braddock (c1695-1755) was commander-in-chief for North America during the French and Indian War

Background imageChappel Collection: Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, (1878). Creator: Unknown

Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, (1878). On 6 June 1862, a Union squadron of ironclad gunboats under the command of Flag Officer Charles H Ellet destroyed the Confederate river defence fleet

Background imageChappel Collection: Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). Creator: Unknown

Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). The Battle of Roanoke Island, the opening phase of what came to be called the Burnside Expedition

Background imageChappel Collection: Johann Henry Jules Alexandre von Robaii, Baron de Kalb introducing Lafayette to Silas Deane

Johann Henry Jules Alexandre von Robaii, Baron de Kalb introducing Lafayette to Silas Deane
3501401 Johann Henry Jules Alexandre von Robaii, Baron de Kalb introducing Lafayette to Silas Deane, from Life and Times of Washington, Volume 1, pub

Background imageChappel Collection: Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American naval surgeon and arctic explorer in arctic dress, 1862

Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American naval surgeon and arctic explorer in arctic dress, 1862. Kane took part in two expeditions, in 1850 and 1853

Background imageChappel Collection: Francis Marion (Chappel)

Francis Marion (Chappel)
FRANCIS MARION known as The Swamp Fox, American Revolutionary commander and statesman

Background imageChappel Collection: Hiram Powers, 1805-1873. American neoclassical sculptor. After a work by Alonzo Chappel

Hiram Powers, 1805-1873. American neoclassical sculptor. After a work by Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: George Washington 1732 To 1799 On His Mission To Ohio In 1754 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And

George Washington 1732 To 1799 On His Mission To Ohio In 1754 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: George Washington 1732 To 1799 At The Battle Of Princeton January 3 1777 After Alonzo Chappel From

George Washington 1732 To 1799 At The Battle Of Princeton January 3 1777 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: George Washington 1732 To 1799 Hears His Mother Convince Him Not To Go To Sea As Midshipman After

George Washington 1732 To 1799 Hears His Mother Convince Him Not To Go To Sea As Midshipman After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: George Washington 1732 To 1799 And Lafayette At Valley Forge After Alonzo Chappel From Life And

George Washington 1732 To 1799 And Lafayette At Valley Forge After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: George Washington 1732 To 1799 Taking Command Of The Army 1775 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And

George Washington 1732 To 1799 Taking Command Of The Army 1775 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: Washingtons First Interview With Mrs Custis George Washington 1732 To 1799 Martha Dandridge Custis

Washingtons First Interview With Mrs Custis George Washington 1732 To 1799 Martha Dandridge Custis Washington 1731 To 1802 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published

Background imageChappel Collection: George Washington 1732 To 1799 In 1775 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington

George Washington 1732 To 1799 In 1775 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: First Meeting Of George Washington 1732 To 1799 With Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804 After

First Meeting Of George Washington 1732 To 1799 With Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804 After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: Lady Harriet Ackland On Way To Visit Camp Of Geneal Gates After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times

Lady Harriet Ackland On Way To Visit Camp Of Geneal Gates After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: Mortally Wounded General Edward Braddock 1695? To 1755 Retreats From The Monongahela River In 1755

Mortally Wounded General Edward Braddock 1695? To 1755 Retreats From The Monongahela River In 1755 After Attack From French And Indian Forces After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington

Background imageChappel Collection: Johann Henry Jules Alexandre Von Robaii Baron De Kalb 1721 To 1780 Centre Introducing Lafayette To

Johann Henry Jules Alexandre Von Robaii Baron De Kalb 1721 To 1780 Centre Introducing Lafayette To Silas Deane After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: The Committee Of Five Drafting Declaration Of Independence From Left Franklin Jefferson Adams

The Committee Of Five Drafting Declaration Of Independence From Left Franklin Jefferson Adams Livingston Sherman After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageChappel Collection: Attack On Fredericksburg Virginia After Alonso Chappel Published In National History Of The War

Attack On Fredericksburg Virginia After Alonso Chappel Published In National History Of The War For The Union 1860S

Background imageChappel Collection: Jacob Brown 1775 - 1828. American General In The War Of 1812. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Jacob Brown 1775 - 1828. American General In The War Of 1812. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Francis Marion 1732-1795. Officer During American Revolution And Leader Of Guerrilla Band

Francis Marion 1732-1795. Officer During American Revolution And Leader Of Guerrilla Band. Known As The Swamp Fox. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Daniel Morgan 1736-1802. Army Officer In American Revolution

Daniel Morgan 1736-1802. Army Officer In American Revolution. Led Militiamen To Suppress The Whiskey Rebellion. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Philip Schuyler 1733-1804. American Major General During American Revolution

Philip Schuyler 1733-1804. American Major General During American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Anthony Wayne 1745-1796. Officer In American Revolution. Known As Mad Anthony For His Courage And

Anthony Wayne 1745-1796. Officer In American Revolution. Known As Mad Anthony For His Courage And Daring. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Daniel Boone 1734-1820. American Frontiersman And Legendary Hero. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Daniel Boone 1734-1820. American Frontiersman And Legendary Hero. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Charles Coteworth Pinckney 1746-1825. American Soldier, Statesman And Diplomat

Charles Coteworth Pinckney 1746-1825. American Soldier, Statesman And Diplomat. Aide To George Washington During American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Stephen Girard 1750 -1831. French-Born American Financier And Philanthropist

Stephen Girard 1750 -1831. French-Born American Financier And Philanthropist. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Robert Morris 1734-1806. American Merchant And Banker Known As The Financier Of The American

Robert Morris 1734-1806. American Merchant And Banker Known As The Financier Of The American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Henry Laurens 1724 - 1792. American Statesman. President Of The Continental Congress 1777-1778

Henry Laurens 1724 - 1792. American Statesman. President Of The Continental Congress 1777-1778. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Nathanael Greene 1742-1786. American General During American Revolution

Nathanael Greene 1742-1786. American General During American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Fisher Ames 1758-1808. American Essayist, Lawyer And Federalist Politician

Fisher Ames 1758-1808. American Essayist, Lawyer And Federalist Politician. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Joshua Barney 1759-1818. Distinguished Naval Officer In American Revolution And The War Of 1812

Joshua Barney 1759-1818. Distinguished Naval Officer In American Revolution And The War Of 1812. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Benjamin Lincoln 1733 -1810. Army Officer During American Revolution

Benjamin Lincoln 1733 -1810. Army Officer During American Revolution. Suppressed Shays Rebellion In Western Massachusetts. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Israel Putnam 1718 - 1790. Army Officer During American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Israel Putnam 1718 - 1790. Army Officer During American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Henry Lee 1756 - 1818. Cavalry Officer In American Revolution. Known As Light Horse Harry

Henry Lee 1756 - 1818. Cavalry Officer In American Revolution. Known As Light Horse Harry. Father Of Robert E. Lee. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Horatio Gates 1728 - 1806. English-Born American General. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Horatio Gates 1728 - 1806. English-Born American General. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: John Paul Jones 1742-1792. American Revolution Naval Officer And A Founder Of The United States Navy

John Paul Jones 1742-1792. American Revolution Naval Officer And A Founder Of The United States Navy. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: John Stark 1728-1822. American General In The American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

John Stark 1728-1822. American General In The American Revolution. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Richard Montgomery 1736 - 1775. Irish-American Revolutionary Major-General Killed At Battle Of

Richard Montgomery 1736 - 1775. Irish-American Revolutionary Major-General Killed At Battle Of Quebec. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804. American Revolutionary And Lawyer Killed In Duel With

Alexander Hamilton 1755 Or 1757 To 1804. American Revolutionary And Lawyer Killed In Duel With Aaron Burr.From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: William Moultrie 1730 - 1805. American Revolutionary Officer And Governor Of South Carolina

William Moultrie 1730 - 1805. American Revolutionary Officer And Governor Of South Carolina.From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: James Otis 1725 - 1783. Lawyer, Advocate Of American Rights And Adversary Of British Rule

James Otis 1725 - 1783. Lawyer, Advocate Of American Rights And Adversary Of British Rule. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Richard Henry Lee 1732 - 1794. American Aristocrat And First Us Senator For State Of Virginia

Richard Henry Lee 1732 - 1794. American Aristocrat And First Us Senator For State Of Virginia. Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence.From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Joseph Warren 1741 - 1775 American Doctor And Soldier Killed At Battle Of Bunker Hill From

Joseph Warren 1741 - 1775 American Doctor And Soldier Killed At Battle Of Bunker Hill From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Patrick Henry 1736-1799. American Revolutionary Leader And Lawyer

Patrick Henry 1736-1799. American Revolutionary Leader And Lawyer. In Speech Said, Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death. Helped Adapt Bill Of Rights. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageChappel Collection: Samuel Adams 1722-1803. American Revolutionary Leader And Organizer Of The Boston Tea Party

Samuel Adams 1722-1803. American Revolutionary Leader And Organizer Of The Boston Tea Party.From Painting By Alonzo Chappel




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"Capturing History: Alonzo Chappel's Artistic Legacy" Step into the past through the vivid brushstrokes of Alonzo Chappel, a renowned 19th-century artist whose works immortalized significant events and figures. From the retreat of the British at Concord to Hamilton's triumph at Yorktown, Chappel's colored engravings transport us to pivotal moments in American history. In his steel engraving depicting Brigadier General John Stark leading American forces to victory in Bennington, Vermont, we witness the determination and bravery that shaped our nation. The intricate details bring this crucial battle to life, reminding us of those who fought for freedom. Chappel's artistic prowess extended beyond historical scenes; he also captured iconic literary characters like King Lear and his loyal Fool from Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. Through delicate lines and stipple engravings, Chappel breathed life into these beloved personas, allowing readers to visualize their complexities on paper. Not limited to military heroes or fictional characters alone, it also portrayed influential individuals such as John Adams and Andrew Johnson. With every stroke of his pen or brush, he conveyed their unique personalities and contributions to society. Venturing beyond portraiture and historical events, Chappel explored landscapes with equal finesse. His moonrise painting evokes a sense of tranquility as darkness gives way to gentle illumination. Meanwhile, pastoral scenes like "Cows Grazing" or "Landscape Cows" invite viewers into idyllic countryside settings where nature thrives undisturbed. Chappel even ventured abroad with his artistry by capturing Ambleteuse in Franceā€”a coastal town bathed in serene beauty that captivates both locals and visitors alike. His ability to transport us across borders demonstrates an artist unbound by geographical limitations. Alonzo Chappel left behind a rich artistic legacy that continues to inspire generations today.