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

1780

Engraving

Title: Charleston, S.C. in 1780

2nd copy of GLC08878.0056

GLC08878.0057

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving & Priting

Engraving

Title: Battle at Cowpens

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Cowpens" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between Colonel William Washington (on white horse) and Banastre Tarleton (on black horse) during the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, January 17, 1781. Published by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing.

GLC08878.0059

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Valley Forge

One engraving entitled "Valley Forge" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the harsh conditions experienced by the American Continental Army soliders stationed at the Valley Forge Military camp in Pennsylvania over the winter of 1777-1778. Published by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing.

GLC08878.0060

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

1776

Nevin, M., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Retreat from Long Island Aug. 29 1776

One engraving entitled "Retreat From Long Island Aug. 29, 1776" dated 1776. Depicts the Continental Army retreating after being defeated by British forces at the Battle of Long Island, August 29, 1776. Engraved by Henry Brian Hall after a painting by M. Nevin. Printed by W. Pate. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0063

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