Continental Army Collection (#3)

The Continentals, 1875. Creator: Francis Blackwell Mayer
The Continentals, 1875

General Arnold, (1741-1740], 1830. Creator: Unknown
General Arnold, (1741-1740], 1830. Benedict Arnold (1741-1740] American military officer who served as a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War)

General John Sullivan, in cocked hat edged with braid and a gorget, c1770, (1937)
General John Sullivan, showing cocked hat edged with braid and a gorget, c1770, (1937). John Sullivan (1740-1795) Irish-American General in the Revolutionary War

Portrait of General Montgomery, showing a black silk stock, hair in queue, c1770, (1937). Richard Montgomery (1738-1775) Irish soldier of the British Army who later became a major general in

A portrait of General O. H. Williams, c1780, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of General O. H. Williams, c1780, (1937). Otho Holland Williams (1749-1794) Continental Army officer from Maryland in the American Revolutionary War

Military Uniforms in America, c1770, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Military Uniforms in America, c1770, (1937). The American Revolution was a colonial revolt which occurred between 1765 and 1783

Comte de Rochambeau, showing dress of a French officer, 1791, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Comte de Rochambeau, showing dress of a French officer, 1791, (1937). Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur (1725- 1807) French nobleman

The Camp at Valley Forge. Officers cloaks and Dutch blankets for soldiers, c1777, (1937)
Picture of the Camp at Valley Forge, showing military cloak and great coat worn by the officers and the Dutch blankets worn by the private soldiers, c1777, (1937)

A portrait of Major-General St. Clair, c1775, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of Major-General St. Clair, c1775, (1937). Arthur St Clair (1737-1818) Scottish-American soldier and politician who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army

Washington, 1859 (Hand colored engraving)
3367035 Washington, 1859 (Hand colored engraving) by Hicks, Thomas (1823-90) (after); 61.8x43.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus von Steuben, c. 1786 (oil on canvas)
3366949 Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus von Steuben, c.1786 (oil on canvas) by Earl or Earle, Ralph (1751-1801); 126.4x105.1 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

George Washington, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
3329988 George Washington, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 61x49.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

BATTLE OF TRENTON, 1776. General George Washington inspecting the captured British flags after the Battle of Trenton, 26 December 1776. Lithograph by Percy Moran, c1914

American Revolutionary War soldiers. Drawing after Archibald MacNeal Willard
MINUTEMEN: SPIRIT OF 1776. American Revolutionary War soldiers. Drawing after Archibald MacNeal Willard

The mortally wounded Colonel Johann Rall presenting his sword to General Washington during the surrender of Hessian
TRENTON: SURRENDER, 1776. The mortally wounded Colonel Johann Rall presenting his sword to General Washington during the surrender of Hessian forces to the Continental Army at the Battle of Trenton

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Recruitment poster for Continental soldiers to serve in the American Revolution Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of the original document

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George Rogers Clark leading American army to take Kaskaskia, Illinois, from the British during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Battle of Princeton, 1777
Battle of Princeton, in which General Mercer met his death, American Revolution, 1777. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Monmouth, American Revolution
Washington reproving General Charles Lee at the Battle of Monmouth, 1778. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General George Washington
General Washington at the close of the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

Washington and his generals
George Washington and his generals, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting

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Deborah Sampson, who fought in the American Revolution disguised as Robert Shurtleff Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Revolutionary War cannon at Valley Forge
Field artillery in snow on a Continental Army redoubt at Valley Forge winter camp, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph

Second battle of Freemans Farm, Saratoga NY, 1777
Map of the second battle at Freemans Farm, part of the Saratoga battlefield, October 7, 1777. Printed color lithograph

Valley Forge visit of Martha Washington, 1777
Martha Washington visiting the Continental Army encampment at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

First battle of Freemans Farm, Saratoga NY, 1777
Map of the first battle at Freemans Farm, part of the Saratoga battlefield, September 19, 1777. Printed color lithograph

Battle of Germantown, American Revolution
Attack on Judge Chews house, Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, 1777. Hand-colored engraving of a Chappel painting

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American artillery engaged at the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, 1778, American Revolution Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

General Mercer wounded, Battle of Princeton
General Hugh Mercer mortally wounded in the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey, 1777. Printed color engraving

Henry Jackson, probably 1747 - 1809. Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War

The March to Valley Forge. After a 19th century work by Felix Darley, engraved by Albert Bobbett. Valley Forge, in Pennsylvania

The Battle of Monmouth or Battle of Monmouth Court House, June 28, 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. In the picture George Washington rallies his troops of the Continental Army

The Battle of Germantown which took place on October 4, 1777 between British and American forces during the American Revolutionary War. In the picture, action around the house of Chief Justice Chew

Kosciuskos Monument, West Point, New York, USA
Kosciuskos Monument Along The Hudson River At West Point, USA. Tadeusz Kosciuskos, Also Spelled Thaddeus (1746-1817), Polish Army Officer, Statesman And American Hero

BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND, 1776. Colonel John Glover of the Marblehead militia superintending the retreat of Continental Army troops across the East River to Manhattan on the night of 29-30 August 1776

Continental Army soldiers encamped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-78
VALLEY FORGE, 1777-78. Continental Army soldiers encamped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-78. Line engraving, 19th century

The death of Major John Pitcairn of the British Royal Marines at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. The death of Major John Pitcairn of the British Royal Marines at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War, 17 June 1775

Building the redoubts on Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. American engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Building the redoubts on Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. American engraving, 19th century

(1749-1810). American soldier and statesman. Etching, 19th century
EDWARD CARRINGTON (1749-1810). American soldier and statesman. Etching, 19th century

The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. At left is the mortally wounded Joseph Warren; at right are the American Lt
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. At left is the mortally wounded Joseph Warren; at right are the American Lt. Thomas Grosvenor and his servant Peter Salem

American Continental dollar
CONTINENTAL DOLLAR, 1776. American Continental dollar

General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman at Yorktown, 1781
GENERALS AT YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman at Yorktown, 1781. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1784

George Washington bids farewell to his generals at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783
WASHINGTONs FAREWELL. George Washington bids farewell to his generals at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

The Heroes of the Revolution. Left to right: General George Washington and officers Johann De Kalb, Baron von Steuben
WASHINGTON & GENERALS. The Heroes of the Revolution. Left to right: General George Washington and officers Johann De Kalb, Baron von Steuben, Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko

General George Washington with Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777. Colored engraving, 19th century
WASHINGTON: VALLEY FORGE. General George Washington with Lafayette at Valley Forge, 1777. Colored engraving, 19th century

FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American Revolutionary soldier. Stipple and line engraving, 19th century

Washington entering New York City after British evacuation, 1783
Triumphal entrance of Washingtons American army into New York, November 25, 1783. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of Benedict Arnolds route to invade Quebec during the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"The Continental Army: Forging a Nation through Blood and Valor" The paintings and engravings of Howard Pyle, Alonzo Chappel, and William Tylee Ranney vividly capture the heroic struggles of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. These artworks serve as powerful reminders of the sacrifices made by these brave men who fought for independence. In Pyle's "The Nation Makers, " we witness the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. The canvas comes alive with soldiers engaged in fierce combat, highlighting their unwavering determination to secure liberty for future generations. Pyle's "Battle of Bunker Hill" transports us back to that fateful day in 1775 when American patriots valiantly defended their position against British forces. The painting immortalizes this iconic battle, symbolizing the spirit and resilience that defined the Continental Army. Chappel's colored engraving depicts an equally significant event -the retreat of British troops from Concord after facing fierce resistance on April 19th, 1775. This image captures a pivotal moment when American colonists stood up against tyranny, marking one step closer towards freedom. Hamilton at Yorktown is brought to life through Chappel's steel engraving. It portrays General Hamilton leading his troops during this decisive battle in 1781. This victory would ultimately lead to America securing its independence from Britain. Other notable battles are also depicted within these works – such as Long Island and Bennington – showcasing moments where American soldiers faced overwhelming odds but emerged victorious under leaders like John Stark and Israel Putnam. Ranney's steel engraving showcases Francis Marion crossing Pee Dee River with his men to harass British forces in South Carolina during the war. This daring act exemplifies guerrilla warfare tactics employed by resourceful American commanders throughout this conflict. These images remind us not only of our nation’s birth but also pay homage to those who risked everything for the ideals of freedom and liberty.