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

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Braddock's Retreat

One engraving entitled "Braddock's Retreat" dated 1866. Depicts General Edward Braddock's retreat after an attack by French and Indian forces. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0089

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: unknown

One untitled engraving, circa 1861-1877. Depicts an unknown battle scene. In the center of the painting a solider with outstretched arms stands amongst the scattered bodies of fallen soliders. Engraver and artist unknown.

GLC08878.0091

1866

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

Engraving

Title: Siege of Vera Cruz

One engraving entitled "Siege of Vera Cruz" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Vera Cruz during the Mexican-American War, March 9-29, 1847. Engraved after the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0092

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

1866

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

Engraving

Title: Storming of Chapultepec

One engraving entitled "Storming of Chapultepec" dated 1866. Depicts the United States victory over Mexican forces during the Battle of Chapultepec, September 12-13, 1847. Engraved from the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0094

1861-1877

Rogers, J. fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Portraits of John Trumbull, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Rush, John Eager Howard and William Pinkney]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of John Trumbull, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Rush, John Eager Howard, and William Pinkney. Engraved by John Rogers.

GLC08878.0095

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress

One engraving entitled "Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress" dated 1866. Depicts an interview between Lord Howe and the Committee of Congress, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0096

1861-1877

Rogers, John, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Generals and Notable Military Figures From the] French and Indian War.

One engraving entitled "[Generals and Notable Military Figures From the] French and Indian War" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Sir William Pepperell, Sir Jeffery Amherst, General Edward Braddock, General James Abercrombie, and General James Wolfe. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0097