Print

Title:

Battle of Bunker Hill

Object Name:

Print

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

circa1840

Material:

Paper, ink

Dimensions:

H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches

Description:

Small publication engraving with the title "Battle of Bunker Hill" under the image. The print depicts a battle scene with smoke covering the skyline, and the town of Charlestown in the background. In the foreground, a uniformed officer stands with his sword drawn, shouting orders to the non-uniformed troops kneeling against the rail fence near him. There is a flag behind the officer in the distance, that looks like it might be an early American flag. Some of the soldiers behind the fence are aiming there weapons at an army that appears to be retreating. Several dead bodies lie between the rail fence and the retreating soldiers. The back side of the print is blank.

Provenance:

Purchased by the American Independence Museum from ArtDecor in Washington State.

Engravings were a quick way to make multiple prints. The image would be etched into wood or metal in reverse so when ink was applied, the image, especially writing, would come out legibly. These finished blocks were then pressed onto paper and could be reused as many times as necessary.

Subjects:

Prints, Battles, Wars

Place of Origin:

Unknown

Collection Name:

Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire

Item Number:

2004.005

Accession Number:

2004.005

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the American Independence Museum

Credit Line:

American Independence Museum

Participating Organization:

American Independence Museum