Explanation of the two prints representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill, and the attack of Quebec

Explanation of the two prints representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill, and the attack of Quebec

Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775|Death of General Montgomery in the Attack on Quebec, December 31, 1775

[London? : Antonio C. de Poggi?, 1798?]

1 sheet ([2] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm.

BROAD L2017F60m

(OCoLC)476008780

Trumbull's own explanation of the details and imagery of his two iconic paintings issued as engravings: "Any historical account of these memorable events would be superfluous to an American; but it may be requisite to give some description of the prints. That of the Battle of Bunker's Hill, is intended to represent the point of time when (the Amercian having expended their ammunition), the British troops became completely successful, and masters of the field of battle. At this last moment of action, General Warren was killed by a musket ball, through the head: The principal group represent him expiring a soldier on his knees supports him, and with one hand wards off the bayonet of a British grenadier, who in the heat and fury natural at such a moment, aims to revenge the death of a favorite officer ... In the print of the attack of Quebec. That part of the scene is chosen where General Montgomery commanded in person; and that moment, when by his unfortunate death, the plan of attack was entirely disconcerted ..."
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ESTC N66518

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