Battle of Bunker Hill

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 Battle of Bunker Hill

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GLC#
GLC08878.0050-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1861-1877
Author/Creator
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
Title
Battle of Bunker Hill
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
1 print : b&w Height: 28.3 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. In the center of the paiting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the right side of the painting an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Caption notes "from the celebrated picture by Trumbull." Engraver unknown.

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