1861-1877

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Long Island

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Long Island" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Continental Army retreating towards Cowanus Creek after combat with highly skilled British forces. Caption notes, "retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across Gowanus Creek." Engraved after a paiting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown. Original painting in possession of the publisher at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0064

1861-1877

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Engraving

Title: Battle at Princeton

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Princeton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at Princeton, a victory General George Washington's forces. General Washington is present along with Lieutenant Charles Turnbull. British infantry can be seen on the left. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by John Trumbull.

GLC08878.0065

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

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

1868

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled "Battle of Monmouth" dated 1868. Depicts battle between American and British forces during the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778. Engraved after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0078

1868

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Eutaw Springs

One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0079

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton" dated 1866. Depicts Colonel Johann Rall and his troops surrendering to George Washington at the Battle of Trenton. Rall clutches a wound that will later prove fatal. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publisher at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0080

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis

One engraving entitled "Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis" dated 1866. Depicts Commador Paul Jones capturing the HMS Serapis off the coast of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0081

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Massacre of Wyoming

One engraving entitled "Massacre of Wyoming" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778, fought between Patriots and Loyalist accompanied by Iroquois raiders. In the forefront of the image an Iroquois warrior prepares to scalp a man. Nearby, a warrior wielding a hatchet chases an injured man. Engraved from the original painiting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publisher.

GLC08878.0082

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

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Battle of North Point and Death of Gen. Ross

One engraving entitled "Battle at North Point and Death of Gen. Ross" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at North Point, fought on September 12, 1814. General John Stricker led his troops against a British force led by Major General Robert Ross. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0084

1780

Moran, Edward Percy, 1862-1935

Engraving

Title: America's First Ally

One engraving entitled "America's First Ally" dated 1780. Caption notes, "The return of Lafayette with assurances of good will from France." Depicts George Washington and Gilbert du Motier Lafayette surrounded by cheerful bystanders and soliders. Engraved after a painting by Edward Percy Moran. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0085

1771

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

Engraving

Title: The Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled "The Death of General Wolfe" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. In the middle of the image, a mortally wounded General James Wolfe lays on the ground surrounded by fellow soliders and Native Americans. Engraved by S. Smith after an original painting by Benjamin West.

GLC08878.0086

1861-1877

Robin, Augustus, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Death of Wolf

One engraving entitled "Death of Wolfe (misspelled Wolf)" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. An unsteady James Wolfe is held upright by two soliders, behind them soliders march forward into battle. Engraved by Augustus Robin after a painting by Henry Louis Stephens.

GLC08878.0087

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