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Poster Print : Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781
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Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781
Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781. British commanders Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805), O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to George Washington. The Defeat of the British at Yorktown proved decisive. It was the last military engagement of any significance in the Revolutionary War and two years later, Britain recognised the independence of the United States by signing the Treaty of Paris
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American Revolution 1775 1783 American Revolutionary War American War Of Independence 1775 1783 Battle Of Yorktown Charles Cornwallis Commander Cornwallis Defeat Defeated George Washington Independence Surrender Surrendering Victory Virginia Washington Yorktown Ann Ronan Pictures
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This historic image, captured during the American War of Independence in 1781, depicts the unforgettable moment of surrender as British commanders, including the Marquis of Cornwallis, O Hara, and Chewton, relinquish their swords to George Washington. Bring this iconic scene into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster print from Heritage Images. Experience the rich history of the American Revolution like never before.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.1cm (23.4" x 15.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Battle of Yorktown during the American War of Independence in 1781. In this powerful image, British commanders Charles Cornwallis, Marquis of Cornwallis, O Hara, and Chewton are seen surrendering their swords to George Washington. The defeat of the British at Yorktown proved to be decisive, marking the last significant military engagement in the Revolutionary War. Two years later, Britain recognized the independence of the United States by signing the Treaty of Paris. In this engraving, we witness a profound symbol of victory as General Washington stands tall and proud while receiving the surrendered swords from defeated British commanders. The flags representing both nations wave silently in the background as a reminder of their fierce struggle for freedom. This historic moment showcases not only an important turning point in American history but also highlights bravery and determination on both sides. It serves as a testament to those who fought for liberty and shaped our modern world. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are transported back to that fateful day when America's fight for independence reached its climax. This print is not just an artistic representation; it is a visual time capsule capturing one nation's triumph over adversity and forever etching itself into our collective memory.
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