Jim Butcher (American, B. 1944) "British General Surrenders At Saratoga" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Canvas.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 18c Yorktown & Lexington/Concord stamp issues of October 16, 1981.

Confident he would prevail where his superiors could not, British General John Burgoyne convinced King George to invade the colonies from Canada along the natural route formed by Lake Champlain and the Hudson River. The three-pronged attack -- including an auxiliary force operating through the Mohawk Valley and other troops following the Hudson from New York City -- held Albany as its focal point. Following an easy victory in the retaking of Fort Ticonderoga, Burgoyne would find little more to cheer about. He had underestimated his enemy and overestimated Loyalist support. A foraging party was smartly whipped in the Battle of Bennington, the Redcoats in the Mohawk Valley were routed at Fort Stanwix, and the reinforcements from New York City failed to materialize. Then Burgoyne's campaign stalled completely when it encountered the superior and firmly entrenched army under General Horatio Gates. Two pitched battles ensued, with Burgoyne suffering terrible losses. After stalling for time in hope that reinforcements would save the day and his chance for glory, the "Gentleman" General finally agreed to surrender terms. News of the Surrender of Saratoga gave great heart to the American cause, bringing France into the war as an open ally -- an event crucial to ultimate victory.

Image Size: 16.25 x 16 in.
Overall Size: 20 x 20 in.
Unframed.
(B07279)

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20 x 20 in