Ten Great Revolutionary War Paintings, 1775-1790
This list of ten great Revolutionary War paintings—highlighting works in both American and European collections—follows the course of the war through dramatic and compelling scenes of struggle, violence and triumph that illuminate the vast scope of this world-wide conflict.
Ten Great American Revolution Paintings, 1790-1860
John Trumbull painted eight iconic scenes of the American Revolution, in addition to dozens of portraits of participants. Some of the others on our list painted several important paintings of the American Revolution.
11 Most Iconic American Revolution Paintings
Paintings are our best visual reference of what the American Revolution was like, for those who lived through it. They offer a glimpse into what people wore, how battles were fought, and what it felt like to live during the Revolutionary War.
10 Most Famous Revolutionary War Paintings - Artst
In this article, we will delve into the 10 most famous Revolutionary War paintings and examine what the artists’ intent was likely to be when they created them. 1. Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze.
Paintings & Sculpture - The American Revolution Institute
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.
Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War
Oct 16, 2021 · This special exhibition brought together for the first time in public more than 40 of Troiani’s original Revolutionary War paintings and paired them with dozens of artifacts from his personal collection as well as the Museum and other lenders.
Battle of Bunker Hill in Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the ...
Take a closer look at two paintings by nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani as well as four objects related to the Battle of Bunker that were on display in our special exhibition, Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War, which was open Oct. 16, …
7 Paintings that Define the Revolutionary War
Jun 14, 2017 · With the help of art historians and history professors, Re-enact curated seven images that portray some of the most important people and moments of the Revolutionary War. 1. Fashion Plate. Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) by George Romney, 1776. National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Canada.
The Best Paintings of the American Revolutionary War Ranked
Oct 5, 2024 · Vote for the best art that depicts the Revolutionary War. The United States of America has only been a nation since it declared Independence from Britain in 1776, but that Declaration of Independence would be nothing were it not for the world-changing conflict it …
John Trumbull - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Nov 5, 2016 · Trumbull’s Revolutionary War scenes were some of the museum’s inaugural objects, and were displayed when the first gallery opened in 1844. Trumbull’s role as artist-historian encouraged later generations of artists to visually reinterpret the American Revolution and secure the legacy of its heroes.