Charles Cornwallis Collection

Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). Artist: Auguste Couder
Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). French General Jean de Rochambeau (1725-1807) and American General George Washington (1732-1799) giving the last orders for the attack, October 1781

Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) English soldier and statesman (engraving)
864488 Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) English soldier and statesman (engraving); (add.info.: Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) 1st Marquis Cornwallis. English soldier and statesman

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Lord Cornwallis, 1799. Creator: William Ward
Lord Cornwallis, 1799

Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Cornwallis, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Le General Burgoyne aSaratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777;and Le G... [original 1781] later reprint (?). Creator: Anon
Le General Burgoyne a Saratoga, le 17 Octobre, 1777; and Le General Cornwallis a Yorck, le 19 Octobre, 1781, [original 1781] later reprint (?)

Lord Cornwallis, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Cornwallis, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Creamer, 1825 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Creamer, 1825/30. Decorated with scene of British army general Charles Cornwallis resigning his sword to George Washington. Made in Staffordshire, England, for the American market

Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis (engraving)
981548 Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis)

Joseph Bonaparte and Marquess Cornwallis signing the Treaty of Amiens ending the War of the Second Coalition, France
6029762 Joseph Bonaparte and Marquess Cornwallis signing the Treaty of Amiens ending the War of the Second Coalition, France, 25 March 1802 (engraving) by English School

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis, 1675-1721
6337597 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Cornwallis, Lord Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis, 1675-1721 by Johnston

Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (colour litho)
497549 Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (colour litho) by Baillie, James S. (fl.1838-55); 33x43 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Peace of Amiens, 25th March 1802 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4675383 The Peace of Amiens, 25th March 1802 (oil on canvas) by Devosge, Anatole (1770-1850); Bibliotheque Thiers, Paris, France; (add.info.: Congress of Amiens (March 25)

Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781

General Washington, ca. 1794. Creator: Thomas Holloway
General Washington, ca. 1794

The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant General of the British Army in North America) to General Washington & Count De Rochambeau, on the 19th of Octr. 1781, after 1781

Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cornwallis, (1738-1805), 1830. Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) British Army general and official, educated at Eton and Cambridge, remembered for his part in the American War of Independence

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). General Charles O Hara surrenders the sword of Lieutenant-General Charles Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln

Lord Cornwallis as Governor General, 1793, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis as Governor General (1793), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Levee of Lord Cornwallis (Governor General in the doorway on right), 1925. Creator: Unknown
Leve e of Lord Cornwallis (The Governor General stands in the doorway on the right), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Monument to Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1805. The monument, by Charles Rossi, shows the marquis standing on a column in ceremonial costume

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Lord Cornwallis and Joseph Bonaparte embrace in Amiens, France, 1802 (1882-1884). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) was a British colonial administrator and soldier

Proclamation of illuminations commemorating the surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781 (c1880). Facsimile. The surrender of the British army commanded by General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown is

Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Artist: I Brown
Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was a British military commander and colonial governor

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English military commander, late 18th century, (c1920). Artist: H Ogborne
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English military commander, late 18th century, (c1920). Cornwallis (1738-1805)

Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805), 1st Marquess Cornwallis, 1839. Artist:s Freeman
Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805), 1st Marquess Cornwallis, 1839. Cornwallis was an English military commander and colonial governor

The Surrender of two Sons of Tipoo Sultan (1792), c1860. After the first siege of Seringapatam at the end of the third Anglo-Mysore War, 1789-1792, two sons of the deafeated Sultan of Mysore

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

Surrender of Cornwallis, Yorktown, Virginia, 1781. British commander General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering to the colonists after the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781

Le General Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armees Americaines, ne en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 [sic]), 1783-86

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Charles Cornwallis, British general who surrendered at Yorktown in the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

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Surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis to the American and French forces at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Capitulation document from Lord Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown, 1781. Woodcut reproduction of the original manuscript with a watercolor wash

Charles Cornwallis Great Generals series N15
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Digitally restored Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops
Digitally restored vintage Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops to General George Washington and the Continental Army

Vintage Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops to General George Washington and the Continental Army. It reads, The Surrender Of Cornwallis At Yorktown. A.D. 1781

Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops
Vintage Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops to General George Washington and the Continental Army

The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1787-c
XOS909399 The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1787-c.1828 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 53.3 x 77.8 x 1.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

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Surrender of British army under commander Cornwallis to Washington and Rochambeau at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

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British surrender at Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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American General Benjamin Lincoln receiving Lord Cornwalliss sword from British General O Hara during the Yorktown surrender ceremony, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Charles Cornwallis was a prominent figure in British military history, known for his involvement in key events such as the Siege of Yorktown in 1781. This historical moment is beautifully depicted by Auguste Couder's painting from 1836, capturing the intensity and drama of the battle. Another representation of Cornwallis can be found in an intriguing statue erected in 1925, its creator remaining unknown. The statue stands as a testament to Cornwallis' legacy and impact on history. Cornwallis' military career extended beyond Yorktown, as seen through various artworks like "Le General Burgoyne at Saratoga" and "The British surrendering to General G. Washington after their defeat at Yorktown. " These pieces showcase his involvement in significant battles during the American Revolutionary War. However, Charles Cornwallis was not solely defined by war; he also played a role in diplomatic affairs. An engraving depicts him alongside Joseph Bonaparte signing the Treaty of Amiens, marking an end to the War of the Second Coalition. Portraits capture different aspects of Cornwallis' life and character throughout time. James Grant's c1891 portrait showcases his distinguished appearance while Creamer's artwork from 1825/30 offers another perspective on his image. Additionally, we find depictions related to Cornwallis' family heritage and coat of arms that symbolize his noble lineage. These elements add depth to our understanding of this influential figure. Lastly, two paintings illustrate moments crucial to both peace and surrender: "Surrender of Cornwallis" (1845) portrays one chapter closing with dignity while "The Peace of Amiens" (1802) signifies hope for future reconciliation between nations. In summary, Charles Cornwallis left an indelible mark on history through his military achievements at Yorktown and other battles during the American Revolutionary War. He also participated actively in diplomacy efforts such as signing treaties for peace.