The British Grenadier [American Revolution]
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Description
Lovely hand-colored engraving from American Historical and Literary Curiosities (John Jay Smith, 1860). This plate (x) was used to illustrate a story in which a boastful American officer by the name of "Tilly" was frightened by a life-sized portrait of a "British Grenadier" painted by Major John André. This engraving is based off that original 18th century painting.
Desirable piece. Measures 13.5 x 11. Color is vivid and condition is excellent.
[American Revolution, Engraving, George Washington, Paper Ephemera, Art, Revolutionary War, Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, United Kingdom]
Desirable piece. Measures 13.5 x 11. Color is vivid and condition is excellent.
[American Revolution, Engraving, George Washington, Paper Ephemera, Art, Revolutionary War, Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, United Kingdom]
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The British Grenadier [American Revolution]
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