1859 Antique Print; Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston 1775 after Trumbull

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The Battle at Bunker's Hill, near Boston, June 17th 1775." Trumbull began the Revolutionary War series with Bunker’s Hill to commemorate the battle he considered to be the earliest important event in the war. His focus here is not on the outcome of the encounter at Bunker’s Hill but on the noble behavior of the participants. Set under a blackening smoke-filled sky and against a chaotic background of dead and dying men, he depicts the climactic moment when American Major General Joseph Warren is mortally wounded by a musket ball just as the British successfully press beyond American lines. Seizing the bayonet of a grenadier who means to avenge a fallen officer, British Major John Small saves the expiring Warren from being stabbed. DATE PRINTED: 1859.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19 x 15 cm (7.5 x 6 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by James Charles Armytage (c. 1802 – 28 April 1897) from an original study by John Trumbull (American, Lebanon, Connecticut 1756–1843 New York) PROVENANCE: Published in "The History of England" by David Hume & Tobias Smollett. [Virtue & Co. London, 1859] TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. The fierce fight confirmed that any reconciliation between England and her American colonies was no longer possible. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 14.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-07T11:25:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.76 GBP