Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Battle of Long Island

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GLC#
GLC08878.0064-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1861-1877
Author/Creator
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Title
Battle of Long Island
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
1 print : b&w Height: 27 cm, Width: 18 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Long Island" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Continental Army retreating towards Cowanus Creek after combat with highly skilled British forces. Caption notes, "retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across Gowanus Creek." Engraved after a paiting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown. Original painting in possession of the publisher at time of engraving.

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