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Cover Photograph: Bunker Hill. Cropped from item 15.
148-GW-448.
The selected pictures listed below are among the audiovisual
holdings of the National Archives that relate to the American
Revolution. They are photographic copies of works of art. The dates
and mediums of the originals and the names of the artists are given
wherever it has been possible to determine them.
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Charlotte A. Palmer researched, selected, and arranged the material
for this publication.
Contents:
Prelude to War, 1765-75
1. Patrick Henry in the House of Burgesses. Engrav- ing from
painting by PH. Rothermel. 148-GW-872. (revolutionary_war_001.jpg)
2. The bloody massacre perpetrated in King Street, Boston, on Mar.
5, 1770. Engraving by Paul Revere, 1770. 111-SC-92632. (revolutionary_war_002.jpg)
3. Boston Massacre, Mar. 5, 1770. Chomolithograph by John Bufford.
69-N-4877-C. (revolutionary_war_003.jpg)
4. The destruction of tea at Boston Harbor. Litho- graph by Sarony
and Major, 1846. 148-GW-439. (revolutionary_war_004.jpg)
5. Benjamin Franklin at the Court of St. James. Engraving from
painting by C. Schussele. 66-G-15-B-4. (revolutionary_war_005.jpg)
6. The able doctor, or America swallowing the bitter draught.
Cartoon in line engraving by Paul Revere for the Royal American
Magazine, June 1774. 208-FS-3200-3. (revolutionary_war_006.jpg)
Beginnings in New England, 1775-76
7. Paul Revere's ride, Illustration. 208-FS-3200-5. (revolutionary_war_007.jpg)
8. The first blow for liberty. Print by A.H. Ritchie. 200(S)-JH-3.
(revolutionary_war_008.jpg)
9. Battle of Lexington. Drawing from engraving by Amos Doolittle, a
Connecticut militiaman. 111-SC-92639. (revolutionary_war_009.jpg)
10. Retreat frnm Concord. Illustration. 66-G-5-35. (revolutionary_war_010.jpg)
11. General Putnam leaving his plow for the defense of his country.
Lithograph. 148-GW-441. (revolutionary_war_011.jpg)
12. Capture of Fort Ticonderoga: Ethan Allen and Captain de Ia
Place. Engraving from painting by Alonzo Chappel. 111-SC-94758. (revolutionary_war_012.jpg)
13. Battle of Bunker Hill. Engraving from painting by John
Trumbull. 148-GW-454. (revolutionary_war_013.jpg)
14. Battle at Charlestown, June 17,1775. Engraving by Bernard
Romans, 1775. 148-GW-477. (revolutionary_war_014.jpg)
15. The attack on Bunker Hill with the burning of Charlestown, June
17,1775. Engraving by Lodge from drawing by Millar. 148-Gw-448 (Cover
photo). (revolutionary_war_015.jpg)
16. Washington taking command of the American Army at Cambridge.
1775. Engraving by C. Rogers from painting by M.A. Wageman.
148-GW-l78. (revolutionary_war_016.jpg)
17. The death of General Montgomery at Quebec. Engraving by W.
Ketterlinus. 1808, from painting by John Trumbull. 148-GW-459. (revolutionary_war_017.jpg)
18. Hauling guns by ox teams from Fort Ticonderoga for the siege of
Boston, 1775. Illustration. 111-SC-100815. (revolutionary_war_018.jpg)
19. Washington's first successes at Boston. Lithograph by Turgis.
148-GW-587. (revolutionary_war_019.jpg)
20. Faneuil Hall, Boston. Illustration from a steel engraving from
the Massachusetts Magazine,1789. 208-PR-1OD-1. (revolutionary_war_020.jpg)
A Declaration of Determination, 1776
21. The Second Continental Congress voting inde- pendence. Painting
by Robert Pine and Edward Savage. 148-CCD-35. (revolutionary_war_021.jpg)
22. The Declaration of Independence. Painting by John Trumbull.
148-GW-662. (revolutionary_war_022.jpg)
23. Reading the Declaration of Independence from the east balcony
of the State House in Boston. 1776. Illustration. 148-GW-ll4I. (revolutionary_war_023.jpg)
24. Exterior view of Independence Hall. Philadelphia. Engraving.
66-G-1E-6. (revolutionary_war_024.jpg)
25. The old Tun Tavern, Philadelphia. Drawing. 127-EX-1-20. (revolutionary_war_025.jpg)
26. An east prospect of the city of Philadelphia, taken by George
Heap from the Jersey shore, under thedirection of Nicholas Scull,
surveyor general of the province of Pennsylvania. Engraved and
published according to an act of Parliament by T. Jeffreys. near
Charing Cross, 1768. 208-LU-25F-14. (revolutionary_war_026.jpg)
27. Benjamin Franklin at the Court of France. Painting by Hobens.
66-G-I5B-5. (revolutionary_war_027.jpg)
28. Spirit of '76. Painting by A.M. Willard, 1876. 148-GW-1209. (revolutionary_war_028.jpg)
Campaigns in the Northeast, 1776-77
29. Battle of Long Island. Engraving, 1874, from painting by Alonzo
Chappel. 111-SC-96741. (revolutionary_war_029.jpg)
30. Retreat at Long Island. Engraving by J.C. Armytage from
painting by M.A. Wageman. 148-GW-l74. (revolutionary_war_030.jpg)
31. Crossing the Delaware. Painting by Emanuel Leutze. 66-G-15D-25.
(revolutionary_war_031.jpg)
32. Washington at the Battle of Trenton. Engraving by Illman
Brothers. 1870, from painting by E.L. Henry. 148-GW-580. (revolutionary_war_032.jpg)
33. Surrender of the Hessian troops to General Washington after the
Battle of Trenton. Lithograph by Henry Hoff, 1850. 148-GW-332. (revolutionary_war_033.jpg)
34. Washington at Princeton, Jan. 3, 1777. Lithograph by D.
McLellan, 1853. 148-GW-331. (revolutionary_war_034.jpg)
35. West Point, on the Hudson River, NY. Watercolor by Maj. Pierre
L'Enfant, Engineer, ca. 1780. 66-G-2lGL-4. (revolutionary_war_035.jpg)
36. Battle of Bennington. Engraving, 1874, from painting by Alonzo
Chappel. 111-SC-96740. (revolutionary_war_036.jpg)
37. Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga. Painting by John
Trumbull. 16-AD-8. (revolutionary_war_037.jpg)
Activities in the Central Colonies, 1777-78
38. The first flag being made. Illustration. 148-GW-1210. (revolutionary_war_038.jpg)
39. Encounter between Capt. Allan McLane and a British dragoon at
Frankfort, near Philadelphia. Painting by James Peale. 111-SC-91311. (revolutionary_war_039.jpg)
40. Germantown battle, Chew's house. Engraving by Rawdon, Wright,
and Harch from drawing by Koeltner. 148-GW-94. (revolutionary_war_040.jpg)
41. Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge, 1777. Painting by Augustus
G. Heaton. 111-SC-83897. (revolutionary_war_041.jpg)
42. George Washington and a Committee of Congress at Valley Forge.
Engraving, 1866, from painting by W.H. Powell. 148-GW-184. (revolutionary_war_042.jpg)
43. Prayer at Valley Forge. Engraving by John McRae from painting
by Henry Brueckner. 148-GW-2Ol. (revolutionary_war_043.jpg)
44. George Washington at Monmouth, June 28,1778. Engraving by G.R.
Hall, 1858. 148-GW-95. (revolutionary_war_044.jpg)
45. Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth. Engraving by J.C.
Armytage from painting by Alonzo Chappel. 148-GW-923. (revolutionary_war_045.jpg)
Campaign in the West, 1778-79
46. Col. George Rogers Clark's conference with the Indians at
Cahokia. Painting by Ezra Winter. 66-G-5-108. (revolutionary_war_046.jpg)
47. Clark's march against Vincennes, across the Wabash River.
through wilderness and flood. Painting by Ezra Winter. 66-G-5-1O6. (revolutionary_war_047.jpg)
48. Clark's attack on Fort Sackville. Painting by Ezra Winter.
66-G-5-107. (revolutionary_war_048.jpg)
49. Surrender of Fort Sackville by Colonel Hamilton to Clark.
Painting by Ezra Winter. 66-G-5-105. (revolutionary_war_049.jpg)
Victory in the South, 1778-81
50. George Washington receiving French generals at Mount Vernon.
Illustration. 19-N-1587. (revolutionary_war_050.jpg)
51. Attack on Savannah, Oct. 8,1779. Illustration by A.I. Keller.
148-GW-1120. (revolutionary_war_051.jpg)
52. Battle of Camden; Death of DeKaib. Engraving from painting by
Alonzo Chappel. 148-GW-164. (revolutionary_war_052.jpg)
53. Col. William Augustine Washington at the Battle of Cowpens.
Drawn and engraved for Graham's Magazine by S.H. Gimber. 148-GW-390. (revolutionary_war_053.jpg)
54. Siege of Yorktown. Engraving by O.M. Fontaine frnm painting by
Conder. 148-GW-516. (revolutionary_war_054.jpg)
55. Capture of Yorktown. Lithograph by Turgis. 148-GW-565. (revolutionary_war_055.jpg)
56. Surrender of Cornwallis. Painting by John Trumbull. 16-AD-60. (revolutionary_war_056.jpg)
War at Sea
57. John Paul Jones capturing the Serapis. Engrav- ing from
painting by Alonzo Chappel. 127-EX-1-19. (revolutionary_war_057.jpg)
58. Combat memorable donne le 22, 7re 1779, entre le Captaine
Pearson commandant le Serapis et Paul Jones commandant le Bonhomme
Richard et son escadre. Engraving from painting by Richard Paton. ca.
1779-80. 148-GW-444. (revolutionary_war_058.jpg)
59. The Lexington. Painting by F. Muller. 19-N-14171. (revolutionary_war_059.jpg)
War From British Viewpoint
60. The Bostonians paying the exciseman, or tarring and feathering.
Cartoon in mezzotint, published by Sayer and Bennett, London, 1774.
148-GW-436. (revolutionary_war_060.jpg)
61. The Bostonians in distress. Cartoon in mezzotint, published by
Sayer and Bennett, London, 1774. 148-GW-437. (revolutionary_war_061.jpg)
62. The alternative of Williamsburg. Cartoon in mezzotint.
published by Sayer and Bennett, London, 1775. 148-GW-438. (revolutionary_war_062.jpg)
63. The landing of the British forces in the Jerseys on Nov.
20,1776, under the command of Rt. Hon. Lt. Gen. Earl Cornwallis.
Watercolor by Thomas Davies, a British officer, 1776. 148-GW-365. (revolutionary_war_063.jpg)
64. The left bank of the Hudson River 3 miles above Still Water,
upon which the army under the command of Lieutenant General Burgoyne
took post on Sept. 20, 1777. (Showing General Frazer's funeral.)
Engraving by Barlow; published by William Lane, London, 1789.
148-GW-442. (revolutionary_war_064.jpg)
65. The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and
galleys on Aug. 16,1776. Aquatint from original picture by D. Serres
from a sketch by Sir James Wallace; Published, 1778. 148-GW-476. (revolutionary_war_065.jpg)
66. The unfortunate death of Major Andre, Oct. 2, 1780. Engraving
by Goldar, 1783, from drawing by Hamilton. 208-LU-25K-7. (revolutionary_war_066.jpg)
67. British cartoon criticizing the King's use of Indians in the
war, ca. 1780. 111-SC-92711. (revolutionary_war_067.jpg)
After the Revolution, 1783
68. Triumph of patriotism-Washington entering New York, Nov.
25,1783. Engraving by A.H. Ritchie. 148-GW-334. (revolutionary_war_068.jpg)
69. Washington's farewell to his officers. Engraving by Phillibrown
from painting by Alonzo Chappel. 148-GW-179. (revolutionary_war_069.jpg)
70. The Peace BalI. Painting by Jennie Brownscombe. 148-GW-396. (revolutionary_war_070.jpg)
71. Washington resigning his commission at Annapolis, Dec. 23,
1783. Painting by John Trumbull. 16-AD-61. (revolutionary_war_071.jpg)
72. A chart of battles, leaders, and congresses during the
Revolutionary War. 148-GW-378. (revolutionary_war_072.jpg)
Portraits of Colonial Patriots
73. Adams, John. Painting (bust) by C.W. Peale. 148-CD-4-11. (revolutionary_war_073.jpg)
74. Adams, Samuel. Painting (bust) by John S. Copley. 148-CD-4-20.
(revolutionary_war_074.jpg)
75. Barry, John. Engraving (full length) from paint- ing by Alonzo
Chappel. 148-GW-146. (revolutionary_war_075.jpg)
76. Dickinson, John. Painting (bust) by C.W. Peale. 148-CCD-59. (revolutionary_war_076.jpg)
77. Dwight, Timothy. Engraving (bust) by D.C. Hinman from painting
by John Trumbull. 111-SC-92819. (revolutionary_war_077.jpg)
78. Franklin, Benjamin. Painting (bust) by Joseph Duplessis.
148-CD-14-20. (revolutionary_war_078.jpg)
79. Gates, Horatio. Mezzotint ( length) published by John Morris,
London, 1778. 148-GW-472. (revolutionary_war_079.jpg)
80. Greene, Nathanael. Mezzotint (full length) by V. Green from
painting by C.W. Peale. 148-CW-474. (revolutionary_war_080.jpg)
81. Hamilton, Alexander. Painting (bust) by John Trumbull.
148-CP-6. (revolutionary_war_081.jpg)
82. Hamilton, Mrs. Alexander. Engraving (seated pose) from painting
by Ralph Earl, 1781. 148-GW-933. (revolutionary_war_082.jpg)
83. Hancock, John. Painting ( length) by John S. Copley.
148-CD-4-23. (revolutionary_war_083.jpg)
84. Hanson, John. Etching (bust) by H.B. Hall, 1871, from painting
by C.W. Peale. 59-LP-39. (revolutionary_war_084.jpg)
85. Hopkins, Esek. Mezzotint (3/4 length) published by Thomas Hart,
London, 1776. 148-GW-461. (revolutionary_war_085.jpg)
86. Jay, John. Painting (3/4 length) by Gilbert Stuart.
148-GW-735a. (revolutionary_war_086.jpg)
87. Jay, Mrs. John. Engraving (-length profile) from painting by
R.E. Pine. 148-GW-9l8. (revolutionary_war_087.jpg)
88. Jefferson, Thomas. Charcoal drawing (bust). 59-PP-3. (revolutionary_war_088.jpg)
89. Jones, John Paul. Engraving (bust) by J.B. Fosseyeux, 1781,
from drawing by J.M. Moreau, Jr., 1780. 19-N-12445. (revolutionary_war_089.jpg)
90. Jones, Paul, the Pirate. Engraving (full-length caricature)
published by A. Park, London. 208-LU-25K-14. (revolutionary_war_090.jpg)
91. Knox, Henry. Painting ( length) by Gilbert Stuart.
148-GW-800. (revolutionary_war_091.jpg)
92. Laurens, Henry Painting (bust) by John S. Copley, 1781.
148-CP-213. (revolutionary_war_092.jpg)
93. Lee, Henry (Lighthorse Harry). Engraving (full length).
148-GW-142. (revolutionary_war_093.jpg)
94. Lee, Richard Henry. Painting (bust profile) by W. Peale.
148-CP-199. (revolutionary_war_094.jpg)
95. Lincoln, Benjamin. Painting (3/4 length) by Henry Sargent.
111-SC-92618. (revolutionary_war_095.jpg)
96. Madison, James. Painting (bust) by Gilbert Stuart. 148-CC-13-9.
(revolutionary_war_096.jpg)
97. Madison, Mrs. James (Dolley). Engraving ( length) from
painting by Gilbert Stuart. 148-GW-936. (revolutionary_war_097.jpg)
98. Mifflin, Thomas. Painting (bust) by Rembrandt Peale from
painting by C. W. Peale. 148-CP-4. (revolutionary_war_098.jpg)
99. Montgomery, Richard. Engraving (full length) by G. R. Hall from
painting by Alonzo Chappel. 148-GW-135. (revolutionary_war_099.jpg)
100. Morgan, Daniel. Engraving (full length) from painting by
Alonzo Chappel. 148-GW-444. (revolutionary_war_100.jpg)
101. Morris, Robert. Painting (bust) by C. W. Peale. 148-CD-14-39.
(revolutionary_war_101.jpg)
102. Morris, Mrs. Robert. Engraving ( length) from painting by C.
W. Peale. 148-GW-935. (revolutionary_war_102.jpg)
103. Moultrie, William. Engraving (full length) from painting by
Alonzo Chappel. 148-GW-133. (revolutionary_war_103.jpg)
104. Paine, Thomas. Engraving (bust) from painting by Romney.
111-BA-1073. (revolutionary_war_104.jpg)
105. Pickering, Timothy. Painting (bust) by Rice from painting by
Gilbert Stuart. 111-SC-69058. (revolutionary_war_105.jpg)
106. Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth. Painting ( length) by Gilbert
Stuart and Charles Fraser. 148-CC-42-6. (revolutionary_war_106.jpg)
107. Putnam, Israel. Engraving (full length). 148-GW-141. (revolutionary_war_107.jpg)
108. Randolph, Peyton. Painting (bust) by C. W. Peale. 148-GW-731b.
(revolutionary_war_108.jpg)
109. Rush, Benjamin. Painting ( length) attributed to John Neagle
from painting by Thomas Sully. 148-CP-200. (revolutionary_war_109.jpg)
110. St. Clair, Arthur. Painting (bust) by C. W. Peale. l48-CCD-43.
(revolutionary_war_110.jpg)
111. Salomon, Haym. Sketch (bust) by C. Noar. 148-GW-1124. (revolutionary_war_111.jpg)
112. Schuyler, Phillip. Engraving (bust) by Hall from painting by
John Trumbull, 1792. 111-SC-94762. (revolutionary_war_112.jpg)
113. Stark, John. Engraving (full length) from painting by Alonzo
Chappel. 148-GW-137. (revolutionary_war_113.jpg)
114. Washington, George, the Virginia Colonel. Painting ( length)
by C. W. Peale, 1772. 148-GW-46. (revolutionary_war_114.jpg)
115. Washington, George, at Dorchester Heights. Painting (full
length) by Gilbert Stuart. 148-GW-2. (revolutionary_war_115.jpg)
116. Washington, Mrs. George (Martha). Engraving (bust).
66-G-15D-61. (revolutionary_war_116.jpg)
117. Wayne, Anthony. Painting (bust) by E. Savage; published in
1796. 148-GW-468. (revolutionary_war_117.jpg)
118. Webster. Noah. Painting (bust) attributed to James Sharpies,
Sr. 111-SC-93172. (revolutionary_war_118.jpg)
Portraits of Foreign Allies 119. Estaing, Count d'. Engraving
(bust) by H. B. Hail's Sons. 111-SC-96269. (revolutionary_war_119.jpg)
120. Grasse, Count de. Engraving (bust) by Lemercier from painting
by A. Maurin, 1837. l9-N-1141. (revolutionary_war_120.jpg)
121. Kosciusko, Thadeusz. Engraving (bust) by H. B. Hall.
148-GW-611. (revolutionary_war_121.jpg)
122. Lafayette, Marquis de. Engraving (bust) by George E. Perine.
19-N-4581. (revolutionary_war_122.jpg)
123. Lafayette, Marquis de; conclusion de Ia campagne de 1781 en
Virginie. Engraving (full length) by Noel Le Mire from painting by J.
B. LePaon, 19-N-1583. (revolutionary_war_123.jpg)
124. Lafayette, Madame de. Etching ( length) by Albert Rosenthal,
1894. 148-GW-522. (revolutionary_war_124.jpg)
125. Pulaski, Count Casimir. Engraving (bust) by H.B. Hall, 1871.
111-SC-92025. (revolutionary_war_125.jpg)
126. Rochambeau, Count de Engraving ( length) by T. D. Booth from
painting by J. D. Court. 19-N-1579. (revolutionary_war_126.jpg)
127. Steuben, Baron von. Painting ( length) by Ralph Earl.
148-GW-76a. (revolutionary_war_127.jpg)
Portraits of British Leaders and Allies
128. Brant, Joseph (Thayendanegea). Drawing ( length) from
painting by Romney, 1774. 111-SC-92608. (revolutionary_war_128.jpg)
129. Burgoyne, John. Engraving (bust) by S. Hollyer. 148-GW-616. (revolutionary_war_129.jpg)
130. Cornwallis, Marquis. Engraving (full length) by J. Ward from
painting by Sir W. Beechey; published in 1799. 148-GW-463. (revolutionary_war_130.jpg)
131. Gage, Thomas. Engraving (bust). 111-SC-94745. (revolutionary_war_131.jpg)
132. George III, King of England. Mezzotint ( length) by E.
Fisher from painting by Benjamin West; published in 1778. 148-GW-473.
(revolutionary_war_132.jpg)
133. Phillips, William. Engraving (bust). 111-SC-92594. (revolutionary_war_133.jpg)
134. Riedesel, Baron Friedrich. Painting (bust) by Schroeder.
111-SC-92607. (revolutionary_war_134.jpg)
135. Riedesel, Baroness. Painting ( length) by Tischbein.
111-SC-92568. (revolutionary_war_135.jpg)
136. St. Leger, Barry. Engraving (bust) from miniature by R. Casway
111-SC-92625. (revolutionary_war_136.jpg)
137. Tarleton, Banastre. Painting (full length) by Sir Joshua
Reynolds, ca. 1782. 148-GW619. (revolutionary_war_137.jpg)
Portraits of Colonial Traitors and Tories
138. Arnold, Benedict. Engraving (bust profile) by H. B. Hall, 1879.
148-GW-617. (revolutionary_war_138.jpg)
139. Lee, Charles. Engraving ( length) by G. R. Hall. 148-GW-632.
(revolutionary_war_139.jpg)
140. Shippen, Peggy (Mrs. Benedict Arnold) and child (seated pose).
Painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. 111-SC-92575. (revolutionary_war_140.jpg)
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