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Trumbull, John, (1756-1843) Battle of Bunker Hill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0050 Author/Creator: Trumbull, John, (1756-1843) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 28.3 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775

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