War Of Independence Collection

George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence, 25 December 1776 (chromolitho)
6029901 George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence, 25 December 1776 (chromolitho) by Leutze

Revolutionary Uniforms
Illustration of the uniforms of the American army during the American War of Independence (1775 - 1783). Left to right are Light Infantry, First City Troop (Philadelphia), Washingtons Bodyguards

Portrait of His Excellency Alexandros Mavrokordatos (1791-1865) als a Greek freedom fighter in Turkish dress. Private Collection

Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Artist: Dupre, Louis (1789-1837)
Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Private Collection

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Bucks of America flag, c. 1787
MHS175761 Bucks of America flag, c.1787 by American School, (18th century); 91.5x122 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Betsy Ross making the first American flag (colour litho)
3094011 Betsy Ross making the first American flag (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betsy Ross making the first American flag)

The Battle of Stirling Bridge, 11 September 1297, (c1880). The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence

The Battle Of Jersey (colour litho)
3093499 The Battle Of Jersey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Jersey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Markos Botsaris, 1874. Creator: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
Markos Botsaris, 1874. Private Collection

Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Creator: Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Private Collection

Markos Botsaris at the Battle of Karpenisi, on the night of August 8, 1823, 1852. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Constantine Botsaris. Private Collection

Armatoles near Athens, 1829. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
Armatoles near Athens, 1829. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Greek Warrior, 1861. Artist: Haag, Carl (1820-1915)
Greek Warrior, 1861. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) during the landing of Thousand at Marsala, 11 May 1860 (painting)
FGL5480173 Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) during the landing of Thousand at Marsala, 11 May 1860 (painting) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); Museo del Risorgimento, Turin

The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, 4 July 1776 by the Continental Congress
JAB4120654 The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, 4 July 1776 by the Continental Congress. Engraving 1864 by English School

Chilean Independence War: "View of the Battle of Maipu
JLJ4578574 Chilean Independence War: " View of the Battle of Maipu (Maipo near Santiago de Chile 5/04/1818" Watercolour by Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) 19th century Paris

Portrait of General Francis Marion at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, 1781
STC177046 Portrait of General Francis Marion at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, 1781, engraved by Thomas B. Welch (1814-74) from a drawing by James Barton Longacre (1794-1869) (engraving) by Stothard

The blessing of the Spanish troops, (1890s), 1920s
The blessing of the Spanish troops. The troops were blessed before going into war. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Benjamin Guerra, (1850-1905), 1920s
Jose Marti named Benjamin Guerra, Treasurer of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, a post he held for several years. He committed suicide at the end of the war of independence

The Trial of Sir William Wallace, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

Death of Marti in the Battle of Two Rivers, (1895), 1920s
Death of Marti in the Two Rivers(Dos Rivers). Marti perished in the battle of the Two Rivers, on 19th May 1895 and buried without a coffin in the cemetery of Remanganaguas

John Paul Jones (colour litho)
PNP328657 John Paul Jones (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain John Paul Jones (1747-92), American naval hero;); Peter Newark Pictures

Bishop of the Diocese of Santander fled to Asturias and Galicia, Portugal and England, 1808
2910856 Bishop of the Diocese of Santander fled to Asturias and Galicia, Portugal and England, 1808 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

US War of Independence: revolt of American settlers (of Great Britain origin)
ELD4901740 US War of Independence: revolt of American settlers (of Great Britain origin) against taxes imposed by the English Parliament on the tea and other foodstuff

George Washington - portrait
3784428 George Washington - portrait; (add.info.: George Washington - portrait after Smart. First President of United States of America: 22 February 1732 - 14 December 1799)

The Second of May. 1884 (oil on canvas)
CUL4939335 The Second of May. 1884 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Victor Balaguer Museum-library, Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain; (add.info.: by SOROLLA, Joaquin (1863-1923)

Lord Frederick North - portrait
3787096 Lord Frederick North - portrait; (add.info.: Lord Frederick North - portrait. British Prime Minister from 1770 - 1782)

Major John Andres arrest, 1780, America
3784432 Major John Andres arrest, 1780, America; (add.info.: Major John Andres arrest in 1780, near New York, America. British Army officer)

Washington and his men at Valley Forge, America
3784427 Washington and his men at Valley Forge, America; (add.info.: George Washington and his men at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, America)

Lord Frederick North - portrait
3784430 Lord Frederick North - portrait; (add.info.: Lord Frederick North - portrait. British Prime Minister from 1770 - 1782)

Revenue cutters capturing American smuggling ship
3784416 Revenue cutters capturing American smuggling ship; (add.info.: Revenue cutter capturing an American smuggling vessel, c. 1764)

ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting)
CUL4935538 ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting) by Unknown artist

Benedict Arnold (litho)
PNP328633 Benedict Arnold (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benedict Arnold V (1741-1801)

Sir Henry Clinton (1730-95) (engraving) (b/w photo)
CHT184365 Sir Henry Clinton (1730-95) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Battle of Mentana fought on 3 november 1867 (oil on canvas, 1884)
LRI4701591 The Battle of Mentana fought on 3 november 1867 (oil on canvas, 1884) by Tranzi, Archimede (1851-1943); Museo del Risorgimento, Genova, Liguria

Risorgimento: Pope Pius IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti became Pius IX or Pio IX)
XEE4178757 Risorgimento: Pope Pius IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti became Pius IX or Pio IX, 1792-1878) visiting Garibaldian prisoners at the Castle of Saint Angelo (Sant Angelo) in Rome

Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)
LRI4676802 Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Magenta on June 5)

The Assault on John Malcolm, Boston, January 25, 1774, after Francois Godefroy (1743-1819)
XEE4147827 The Assault on John Malcolm, Boston, January 25, 1774, after Francois Godefroy (1743-1819), 18th century (colour engraving) by Godefroy

Pope Pius Ix (engraving)
7272427 Pope Pius Ix (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: POPE PIUS IX (1792-1878) Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, been born to Senigallia, which elected in 1846

An episode from the Battle of Magenta
7269190 An episode from the Battle of Magenta.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers from the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment fighting at the Battle of Magenta)

Unit of Italy: Expedition of the Thousand, the landing in Marsala, 19th century (painting)
LRI4624435 Unit of Italy: Expedition of the Thousand, the landing in Marsala, 19th century (painting) by Italian School, (19th century); Civico Museo del Risorgimento, Milan

Battle Scene, c. 1645-6 (oil on panel)
4073390 Battle Scene, c.1645-6 (oil on panel) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 48x82.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration)
2920870 The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 266x345 cm; Prado, Madrid

Portrait of the Italian Republican politician Giuseppe Mazzini (painting, 19th century)
LRI4624496 Portrait of the Italian Republican politician Giuseppe Mazzini (painting, 19th century) by Italian School, (19th century); Civico Museo del Risorgimento, Milan

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"War of Independence: A Struggle for Freedom and Nationhood" In the midst of darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged as George Washington led his troops across the treacherous Delaware River on that fateful Christmas night in 1776. This iconic moment marked the beginning of the American War of Independence, a battle fought with unwavering determination and revolutionary spirit. The brave soldiers donned their distinctive Revolutionary Uniforms, proudly displaying their allegiance to a cause greater than themselves. Betsy Ross herself meticulously stitched together the first American flag, symbolizing unity and resilience in the face of adversity. Across distant lands, another fight for freedom echoed through history. Alexandros Mavrokordatos stood tall as a Greek freedom fighter in Ottoman-occupied Turkey. His Excellency's portrait captures his unwavering commitment to liberating his homeland from tyranny. On Jersey's shores, The Battle Of Jersey raged on with vibrant colors illuminating its intensity. Heroes like Markos Botsaris embodied courage and valor as they fearlessly fought for independence against all odds. Francesco Hayez's poignant artwork depicts Greek fugitives seeking refuge on boats amidst turmoil and chaos during this tumultuous period. Meanwhile, Eugene Delacroix's masterpiece portrays The Massacre at Chios - an agonizing reminder of human suffering endured throughout this war-torn struggle. Nikolakis Mitropoulos' journey to Athens and Constantinople showcased both destruction and resilience amid conflict-ridden landscapes. Franciszek Tomasz Tepa immortalized Markos Botsaris' heroism at the Battle of Karpenisi - an emblematic representation of sacrifice for one's nation. Constantine Botsaris' name resounded through history as he joined forces with countless Armatoles near Athens in 1829 - united by their shared desire for liberty against oppressive forces.