Home / Treasures of the American Revolution / Ten Great Revolutionary War Paintings, 1775-1790 During and immediately after the Revolutionary War, artists in America and Europe painted scenes of some of its pivotal events—some to display national or individual pride, others to make a profit and others still to reveal the brutality of war. Often using eyewitness accounts and …

These ten American Revolution paintings reflected and shaped the way Americans understood the ir history in the first half of the nineteenth century.

The American Revolutionary War is among the most famous rebellions in all of human history as it was the starting point for the establishment of a new, sovereign nation among the largely uncharted and untamed territory of the New World. The differences between British and American forces had been brewing for many years before finally erupting into …

View some of the most iconic paintings of the American Revolution, along with explanations about each painting's subjects and purpose.

2024年10月15日 · Discover iconic Revolutionary War paintings, a pivotal era in American art, featuring patriotic masterpieces, historical battles, and heroic figures, showcasing colonial era, liberty, and freedom, through essential artwork and artistic renderings of 18th-century America.

2024年12月5日 · Discover 12 rare Revolutionary War paintings in a complete visual guide, featuring historic American art, patriotic scenes, and colonial-era depictions, showcasing the war's key battles and heroes.

Home / Discover the Collections / Paintings & Sculpture Several hundred paintings and sculptures in the Institute’s collections depict men and women who participated in the American Revolution, picture historical events and places related to the War for Independence, and memorialize the ideals and achievements of the revolutionary era.

Pages in category "Paintings about the American Revolution" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

2017年6月14日 · This painting depicts the surrender of the British at the Battle of Yorktown, the decisive battle that led to the end of the Revolutionary War. It took years to make because John Trumbull traveled to the battle site and other countries to ensure the accuracy of the people and the place he sought to recreate.

2025年1月15日 · Between 1775 and 1783, the United States and Great Britain fought a war, which came to be known the American Revolutionary War, or sometimes, the War for American Independence. During the conflict and now, many years later, artists have put their paint to canvas to depict the various battles and the men and women embroiled within them.