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Cranston Fine Arts  Military Art and Artists 17th - 18th Century History  American Revolution |
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2nd Maryland Regiment at the Guildford Courthouse 1781 by Brian Palmer. No text for this item |
Seige of Yorktown by Couder. Depicting Lord Cornwallis surrendering to Washington and the Marquis de Lafeyette at Yorktown in 1781. |
Fifteen Stripes, Fifteen Stars by Edward Percy Moran Early settlers bearing the star spangled banner approach a group of Native Americans at their campfire, a peaceful prelude to a brutal conflict that the young republic would bring forth to the land of these tribesmen in this era of expansion and bloodshed. |
Battle of Lexington by William Barnes Wollen. The first fight for independence of the American Revolution. The Battle of Lexington, known as Lexington Common, is where the opening shots of the American Revolution of 1775 took place. The Common had been purchased by subscription of some of the towns leading citizens in 1711. The engagement took place oon April 19th 1775. Lt Col Francis Smith wiith 700 men under his command was given secret orders to capture and destroy military supplies that were reportedly stored by the Massachusetts militia at Concord. But Patriot colonials had received word weeks before the expedition that their supplies might be at risk, and had moved the supplies to other stores. They were also given word that the British were on their way and a rapid deployment of the militia was undertaken. The first shots were fired just as the sun was rising at Lexington. The Minutemen were outnumbered and withdrew, as the British proceeded on to Concord. At the North Bridge in Concord they were meet by a force of several hundred militiamen who defeated the British three companies of the Kings troops, who withdrew More Minutemen arrived soon thereafter and inflicted heavy damage on the regulars as they marched back towards Boston. Upon returning to Lexington, Smiths expedition was rescued by reinforcements. The whole British force of some 1700 men withdrew back to Boston. |
Washington at Valley Forge by Edward Percy Moran In December 1777, George Washington led the Continental Army to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, for winter quarters during the American Revolutionary War. Facing harsh winter conditions lack of supplies, and low morale, Washington's leadership was crucial in maintaining the armys cohesion. Despite the severe hardships, including inadequate food, clothing, and shelter, Washingtons perseverance and the arrival of Baron von Steuben a Prussian military officer who trained the troops, transformed the army into a more disciplined and effective fighting force. |
The 9th Regiment, at the Battle of Freeman's Farm, September 19th 1777 by Brian Palmer Taking over command of the British Northern Army in 1777, Lt Gen Burgoyne began a march to Albany to join forces with Lt Gen Sir William Howe. After taking Fort Ticonderoga on route he learned that Howe was leaving for Pennsylvania. Becoming desperately short on supplies he decided to press on the Albany regardless but found the road blocked by a Continental army under Maj Gen Horatio Gates. Burgoyne decided not to engage the enemys position frontally but to turn their left at Freeman's Farm. After a day of fierce fighting the British held the field but at a heavy price in casualties. On the 7th October the Colonial army, after receiving continual reinforcements attacked Howes position (the battle became known as Bemis Heights) and he was forced to retire to Saratoga. |
Bunkerhill, 1775 by John Trumble. June 1775, 1,000 American farmers, stood against the 3,000 professional soldiers of the British Army, It took The British three attempts to gain bunker hill and to win the Battle, but at a large cost, British casualties were 1,054 out of the 3,000 compared to 441 from Prescotts 1,000. The print shows Howe and Clinton taking the hill by a flank attack with artillery support. general Howe led the attacks, and miraculously escaped injury while all of his personal staff Officers had fallen. |
The 17th Light Dragoons (Now Lancers) on Service in America 1775 by Richard Simkin. (B) No text for this item |
George Washington in Front of Nassau Hall by Edward Percy Moran During the Revolutionary War, after the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777, George Washington attended Nassau Hall in Princeton New Jersey. Nassau Hall, part of the College of New Jersey, had been occupied by British troops and was used as a defensive position during the battle, Following the American victory, Washington was congratulated by congress members at Nassau hall, and his presence there symbolized a significant triumph for the Continental Army and boosted morale among the American forces and supporters. |
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanual Gottlieb Leutze. No text for this item |
Ensign of the 17th regiment of Foot, American War of Independence 1779. by Jim Lancia. No text for this item |
Washington and Von Steuben at Valley Forge by Howard Pyle (PC) General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben's meeting with Washington at Valley Forge in February 1778 was a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. Von Steuben, a former Prussian officer, had come to America to assist the Continental Army. Washington welcomed him warmly, recognizing the potential benefits of his extensive military experience. During their meeting, von Steuben presented Washington with a plan to reorganize and train the Continental Army. He proposed a rigorous training regimen to instil discipline and improve the soldiers' combat effectiveness. Washington, aware of the dire need for improved military skills and discipline among his troops readily accepted von Steuben's offer. |
Washington Rallying the Americans at the Battle of Princeton by William T. Ranney The Battle of Princeton, fought on January 3, 1777, was a pivotal engagement in the American Revolutionary War. Following the successful surprise attack at Trenton, General George Washington led his Continental Army to a daring victory over British forces led by General Cornwallis. Washington's troops executed a bold night march to flank the British, catching them off guard at Princeton. The battle boosted American morale and demonstrated Washington's strategic ingenuity and the resilience of his army. |
US Army Artillery Retreat from Long Island 1776 by Werner (P) No text for this item |
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