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1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly

One engraving entitled, "Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly" dated 1856. Depicts Patrick Henry standing at a podium before the Virgina assembly giving his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech. Engraved by H. B. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0048

1856

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Lexington" dated 1856. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men during the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Engraved by James Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0053

1857

Schussele, Christian, 1824-1879

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Germantown

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Germantown" dated 1857. Depicts American forces lying siege to Chew House during the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1777. Engraved by G. Illman from an original study by Christian Schuessele. Published by George Palmer Putnam.

GLC08878.0061

1857

Goffin, J.M., fl. 1857

Engraving

Title: Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Trenton" dated 1857. Depicts combat between Contintental Army soliders (commanded by General George Washington) and Hessian soliders (commanded by Colonel Johann Rall) at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey, December 26, 1776. Engraved by J.M. Goffin from an original study by Christian Schuessele. Published by George Palmer Putnam.

GLC08878.0062

1867

Leutz, Emanuel, 1816-1868

Engraving

Title: Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British

One engraving, entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British" dated 1867. The painting was originally entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Wheat Fields." Depicts Catherine Schuyler setting fire to her crops, preventing the approaching British army from harvesting them. A small child clings to Catherine's skirt as she holds a bushel of burning hay. On the right a woman hurls a burning ring into the field. An African American boy kneels on the ground lighting candles from a lantern. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from the original painting by Emanuel Leutz.

GLC08878.0066

1856

Carter, D. M., 1827-1881

Engraving

Title: Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "Moll Pitcher at The Battle of Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts a popular American Revolution legend. Molly Pitcher (misspelled as Moll) had been carrying water to her husbands artillery crew, when he was wounded, she took his place for the remainder of the battle. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by D. M. Carter. Original painting was in possession of publisher at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0067

1857

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck

One engraving entitled "Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck" dated 1857. Depicts Israel Putnam escaping from a British raiding party (British Dragoons) in Conneticuit. Putnam's white horse kicks up dirt as they race away from approaching British soilders. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0068

1855

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Death Warrant of Major Andre

One engraving entitled "The Death Warrant of Major Andre" dated 1855. Depicts the arrest of Major John Andre, a British officer during the American Revolution, on charges of spying. Engraved by G.R. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chapel.

GLC08878.0069

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells

One engraving entitled "Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells" dated 1856. Depicts the Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778. Jane Wells pleads for her life as a unknown man tries in vain to protect her from the axe of a Native American. In the background a house is burned by Native Americans and loyalist, led by Major Walter Butler and Mohawk Chief Joseph Bryant. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from the original picture by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0070

1857

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Camden--Death of De Kalb

One engraving entitled "Battle of Camden-Death of De Kalb" dated 1857. Depicts the death of Revolutionary War hero Johann DeKalb during the Battle of Camden, August 16, 1780. DeKalb was mortally wounded after his horse was shot from under him. Engraved after the original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Painting was in possession of publisher at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0071

1857

Blauvelt, Charles F., 1824-1900

Engraving

Title: Treason of Arnold

One engraving entitled "Treason of Arnold" dated 1857. Depicts Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to hide documents in his boot. Caption notes "Arnold persuades Andre to conceal the papers in his boot." Engraved by William Wellstood after an original painting by Charles F. Blauvelt. Original painting in possession of the publisher at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0072

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Female Patriotism--Mrs. Steele and General Green

One engraving entitled "Female Patriotism-Mrs. Steele and General Green" dated 1856. Caption notes "take it, you will need it, and I can do without the money." Depicts General Nathanael Green sitting in Mrs. Elizabeth Steele's Kitchen looking troubled after the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, January 17 1781. Inkeeper, Mrs. Elizabeth Steele offers General Green money and a hot meal to lift his spirits and support the revolution. On the left a dog sits next to the fireplace. Engraved by J.B. Hall from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel (mispelled Chapple).

GLC08878.0073

1857

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Storming of Stony Point

One engraving entitled "Storming of Stony Point" dated 1857. Depicts General Anthony Wayne leading a select group of General George Washington's troops to Stony Point, July 16, 1779. Caption notes "March on; carry me into the fort and let me die at the head of the column." Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0074

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Ticonderoga" dated 1856. Depicts Ethan Allen along with the Green Mountain Boys, demanding the surrender of the fort. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0075

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Bivouac at Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "the Bivouac at Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts General George Washington resting by the fire during the Battle of Monmouth. Two soliders sleep behind him. Engraved by John Chester Buttre from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Painting in possession of publishers are time of engraving.

GLC08878.0076

1858

Oertal, Johannes Adam Simon, 1823-1909

Engraving

Title: Defence of Fort Moultrie, S.C.

One engraving entitled "Defence of Fort Moultire, S.C." dated 1858. Depicts Sergeant William Jasper and troops defending Fort Moultrie from British forces, June 28, 1776. Sergeant William Jasper raises the South Carolina flag as nearby soliders ready a cannon. Engraved by G.R. Hall from a painting by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel.

GLC08878.0083

1857

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled "Death of General Wolfe" dated 1857. Depicts the death of General James Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. General James Wolfe is held upright by two comrades while surrounded by concerned soliders and Native American warriors. In the background the battle continues. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0088

1858

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: General Taylor at Monterey

One engraving entitled "General Taylor at Monterey" dated 1858. Depicts the Battle of Monterey where the Army of Occupation led by General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican troops led by General Pedro de Ampudia. Engraved by William Wellstood after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting was in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0093

26 July 1860

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: Commencement Day, Yale College

One engraving entitled "Commencement Day, Yale College" dated July 26th 1860. Depicts Rev. Jerimiah Day, former president of Yale, Rev. Theodore D. Woolsey, President of Yale, and Prof. Benjamin Sullivan, professor of science at Yale. Engraved by John Sartain.

GLC08878.0098