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A View of Part of the Town of Boston In New England and Brittish Ships of War Landing Their Troops!, 1786 (copperplate engraving)
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A View of Part of the Town of Boston In New England and Brittish Ships of War Landing Their Troops!, 1786 (copperplate engraving)
7304470 A View of Part of the Town of Boston In New England and Brittish Ships of War Landing Their Troops!, 1786 (copperplate engraving) by Remick, Christian (1726-73); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The engraving is considered to be among the largest and rarest of Paul Revere's prints. On September 30, 1768 the British Navy descended upon Boston Harbor in an attempt to subdue Bostonians who were enraged over a series of taxation duties levied upon them by the British Parliament.
Engraved by Paul Revere (1735-1818))
Media ID 28018412
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This copperplate engraving, titled "A View of Part of the Town of Boston In New England and Brittish Ships of War Landing Their Troops!" transports us back to a pivotal moment in American history. Created by Christian Remick in 1786, this print is considered one of Paul Revere's largest and rarest works. The scene depicted here takes us to September 30,1768, when tensions between the British Parliament and the people of Boston were reaching their boiling point. The British Navy had descended upon Boston Harbor with the intention to suppress the growing discontent over taxation duties imposed on them. In this intricate engraving, we witness a dramatic clash between two worlds. On one side, we see part of the picturesque town of Boston nestled along its waterfront. Its streets are lined with colonial buildings that exude an air of tranquility and tradition. On the other side, imposing British warships dominate the harbor as they unload troops onto shore. Paul Revere's masterful craftsmanship brings every detail to life - from the intricacies of each building's architecture to the menacing presence of each ship. This print serves as both a historical document and a work of art that captures a crucial moment in America's fight for independence. Preserved within Philadelphia's Free Library collection, this engraving stands as a testament to Revere's skill as an artist and his role in shaping American history through visual storytelling.
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