circa 1910

Haid, Johann J., 1704-1767

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Francisco "Pancho" Villa

One engraving of Francisco "Pancho" Villa dated circa 1910. Portrait of Villa sitting on a white horse.

GLC08878.0648

circa 1860

Engraving

Title: The Provisional Government of the French Republic

One engraving of The Provisional Government of the French Republic dated circa 1860. A group portrait of eleven men named in a cation below. The men featured are Adolphe Crémieux, E. Picard, Louis-Antoine Garnier-Pagès, Gambetis, Eugen Pellatan, Rochefort, Jules Fabre, Jules Simon, Jules Ferry, Em. Arago and Glais-Bizoin.

GLC08878.1882

1857

Dexter, Elias, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Washinton La-Fayette & Greene Sheltered in a Farm House

One engraving entitled Washington La-Fayette & Greene Sheltered in a Farm House dated 1857. Features an indoor scene with Washington sitting in a chair in front of a large fireplace. Behind him is a table with Lafayette and Green standing on the other side.

GLC08878.1308

circa 1819

Renault, John Francis, fl. 1804

Engraving

Title: The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781

One engraving entitled The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781 dated circa 1819. Features British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American officers, center and left, with George Washington holding his hat in his left hand. Officers identified, from left: "Lincoln, Rochambeau, Washington, Knox, De Lauzen, La Fayette, Tarleton, Cornwallis, Abercrombie, Chewton." Allegorical scene on the right, behind the British, showing discord, a female figure, wearing liberty cap and floating on…

GLC08878.1309

1936

Trotsky, Leon, 1879-1940

Book

Title: Whither France?

One book entitled, "Whither France?" written by Leon Trotsky dated 1936. Contains articles written by Trotsky from 1934-1936. Analyses the French working class striking and how they preserved a relationship with left-wing bourgeoise class.

GLC09640.342

January 10,1774

Dunn, Samuel, fl. 1774

Map

Title: North America as divided amongst the European powers

From The American Military Pocket Atlas (London, 1776), used by the British forces in the American Revolutionary War. "39" written on top right and bottom right corner of map. Reference numbers: Lowery 563. Phillips, Atlases 1206.

GLC02373

1861-1877

Virtue & Yorston, fl. 1865

Engraving

Title: Washington' Headquarters Near Newburgh

One engraving entitled "Washington's Head Quarters Near Newburgh" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Washington's Head Quarters Newburgh, New York. In the forefront of the painting three soliders relax near the bank of the Hudson River. In the distance two women stand near the front of the headquarters looking towards the river. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0055

1861-1877

Rogers, J. fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Revolutionary War Generals and Notable Soliders] South Carolina

One engraving entitled "[Revolutionary War Generals and Notable Soliders] South Carolina" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Frances Marion, Thomas Pinckney, William Washington, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0104

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

1861-1877

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Bunker's Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker's Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts British forces marching uphill toward American forces during the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. Engraved by John Godfrey after a paiting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0049

1861-1877

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Engraving

Title: Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. In the center of the paiting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the right side of the painting an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Caption notes "from the celebrated picture by Trumbull." Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0050

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled "The Battle of Bunker Hill," circa 1861-1877. Similar to John Trumbull's painting "Battle of Bunker Hill" but image is reversed. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. In the center of the painting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the left side of the image an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0051

1861-1877

Nevin, M., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Lexington" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men. On the left an unkown man sits in shock holding the lifeless body of his comrade with another fallen American at his feet. Engraved by J. Rodgers after a painting by M. Nevin.

GLC08878.0052

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

1861-1877

Smillie, James, fl. 1855-1861

Engraving

Title: Head Quarters at Newburgh

One engraving entitled, "Head Quarters at Newburgh" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of George Washington's headquarters along the Hudson River, Newburgh, New York. In the center of the image an American flag flies from a towering flagpole. Caption notes "for Irvings life of Washington." Drawn and engraved by James Smillie. Printed by W. Pate.

GLC08878.0054

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

1861-1877

Warren, Henry, 1794-1879

Engraving

Title: Gen. Marion & the British Officers

One engraving entitled "Gen. Marion & the British Officers" circa 1861-1877. Depicts General Francis Marion inviting a British officer to share a meal with him. Soliders rest in the background. Engraved by William Ridgeway after a painting by Henry Warren, honorary member of the Philidelphia Society of the Arts.

GLC08878.0077