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Siege of Yorktown on the 19 october 1781. Detail (oil on canvas, 1785)
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Siege of Yorktown on the 19 october 1781. Detail (oil on canvas, 1785)
LRI4675991 Siege of Yorktown on the 19 october 1781. Detail (oil on canvas, 1785) by Blarenberghe, Louis Nicolas van (1716-94); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: American Revolutionary War: siege of Yorktown on the 19 october 1781 Detail Painting by Louis Nicolas Van Blarenberghe (1716-1794) 1785 Dim 0, 59x0, 94 m Versailles, musee du chateau); Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Siege of Yorktown on October 19,1781. Painted by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe in 1785, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the intensity and chaos of the American Revolutionary War. The painting is currently housed at the Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon in Versailles, France. The artist's attention to detail transports viewers back to that fateful day when American and British forces clashed on the battlefield. With meticulous brushstrokes, Blarenberghe depicts soldiers engaged in combat amidst a backdrop of smoke and destruction. This piece serves as a testament to both human resilience and the horrors of war. The Siege of Yorktown marked a turning point in the war for American independence from Britain. It was here that General George Washington led his Continental Army alongside French troops under General Rochambeau to successfully trap British General Cornwallis' forces. This victory ultimately led to negotiations for peace and paved the way for America's independence. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are reminded not only of the sacrifices made by those who fought but also of our shared history as nations. Through art like this, we can gain insight into significant events that shaped our world today.
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