Continental Army Collection

The Nation Makers. Depicts the Battle of Brandywine of 1777 during the Revolutionary War
PYLE: NATION MAKERS, 1906. The Nation Makers. Depicts the Battle of Brandywine of 1777 during the Revolutionary War. Oil on canvas by Howard Pyle, 1906

(1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

Battle of Bunker Hill: oil on canvas, 1898, by Howard Pyle
PYLE: BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. Battle of Bunker Hill: oil on canvas, 1898, by Howard Pyle

Battle of Long Island, New York, Revolutionary War
Retreat of American army from Long Island after defeat by the British, 1776. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

American General Henry Knox
Revolutionary War General Henry Knox with some of his field artillery. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, 1780, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

John Stark in the Revolutionary War
American General John Stark overlooking a battlefield. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Chappel

Marion and his men crossing the Pee Dee River to harass the British in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary
FRANCIS MARION (c1732-1795). Marion and his men crossing the Pee Dee River to harass the British in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War

The retreat of the British from the Battle of Concord, 19 April 1775: colored engraving, 19th century
BRITISH RETREAT, 1775. The retreat of the British from the Battle of Concord, 19 April 1775: colored engraving, 19th century, after Alonzo Chappel

American General Israel Putnam
General Israel Putnam on horseback, Revolutionary War Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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General George Washington crossing the Delaware. Printed color halftone of a painting by Leutze

Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777
GRAVESTONE: 18th CENTURY. Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777

Valley Forge campfire, Revolutionary War
Dispirited American soldiers huddle around a campfire at Valley Forge. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to conceal the plans of West Point in his boot at their meeting on 21
ARNOLD AND ANDRE, 1780. Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to conceal the plans of West Point in his boot at their meeting on 21 September 1780. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

First Blow for Liberty (Lexington / Concord). Colored engraving by A. H. Ritchie, 19th century
CONCORD/LEXINGTON, 1775. First Blow for Liberty (Lexington/Concord). Colored engraving by A.H. Ritchie, 19th century

American siege of Yorktown, Revolutionary War
Washington directing the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Revolution, 1781. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Moll Pitcher
Molly Pitcher statue marking the grave of Mary McCauley in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph

WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783. George Washington taking leave of his officers in Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783. Chromolithograph illustration by Henry Alexander Ogden, c1893

Sergeant William Jasper replacing the colors during the British attack on Sullivans Island (Fort Moultrie)
BATTLE OF FORT MOULTRIE. Sergeant William Jasper replacing the colors during the British attack on Sullivans Island (Fort Moultrie) at the entrance to Charleston (S.C.) Harbor

Arnolds treason discovered with the arrest of John Andre, 1780
British agent Andre trying to bribe his captors with his watch to avoid discovery of Arnolds treason, 1780. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

KNOX: ARTILLERY, 1776. The arrival of Colonel Henry Knox in the Continental Army camp besieging Boston, January 1776, with artillery seized at Fort Ticonderoga

Plan of the campaign in New York and New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War, 1776
REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP, 1776 Plan of the campaign in New York and New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War, 1776

(1742-1786). American Revolutionary officer. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century
NATHANAEL GREENE (1742-1786). American Revolutionary officer. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century

Steel engraving by James Mitan, 1801, after the painting by John Trumbull
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Steel engraving by James Mitan, 1801, after the painting by John Trumbull

(1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. At Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston, 1776
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. At Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston, 1776. Oil on panel, c1806, by Gilbert Stuart

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John Sevier Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

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Continental Army Major General Charles Lee. Hand-colored engraving

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Artillery defending the Continental Army winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph

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George Washington marching the Continental Army to Valley Forge winter camp. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Continental soldiers under Gen. George Washington marching to Trenton, New Jersey
MARCH TO TRENTON, 1776. Continental soldiers under Gen. George Washington marching to Trenton, New Jersey, for a suprise attack on the Hessian forces stationed there, December 1776

General Francis Marion, in coat with high collar and waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Creator: Unknown
General Francis Marion, showing coat with high collar and peculiar waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Francis Marion (1732-1795) military officer in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

General Israel Putnam, showing uniform of a Continental trooper, c1770, (1937). Creator: Unknown
General Israel Putnam, showing uniform of a Continental trooper, 1937. Israel Putnam (1718-1790) American army general officer, known as Old Put

Winter at Valley Forge, Revolutionary War
American troops huddle in the cold at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Battle of Cowpens, 17 January 1781 (litho)
PNP332850 Battle of Cowpens, 17 January 1781 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: victory for American forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan; here)

The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789
3526850 The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789, At the Old City Hall, New York, pub.1876 (colour litho) by American School

Washington Crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776 (detail), 1851 (oil on canvas)
5863982 Washington Crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776 (detail), 1851 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

George Washington, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
1069784 George Washington, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860); 80.6x66 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799)

George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, c. 1779 (oil on canvas)
490990 George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, c.1779 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827) (and workshop); 131x121.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Thaddeus Kosciuszko (engraving)
812441 Thaddeus Kosciuszko (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thaddeus Kosciuszko. From a print by Antoni Oleszczynski)

Portrait of George Washington, 1779 (oil on canvas)
2630241 Portrait of George Washington, 1779 (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); White House, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info)

Battle of Brandywine, 11 September 1777 (litho)
PNP332822 Battle of Brandywine, 11 September 1777 (litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Francis Marion in camp (litho)
PNP332806 General Francis Marion in camp (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Marion (1732-95)

The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt (litho)
PNP332820 The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

They Scrambled up the Parapet and Went over the Top, Pell Mell, upon the British, c
PNP332813 They Scrambled up the Parapet and Went over the Top, Pell Mell, upon the British, c.1897 (colour litho) by Pyle

Henry Lee in 1780, illustration from Harpers Monthly Magazine (litho)
PNP332811 Henry Lee in 1780, illustration from Harpers Monthly Magazine (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette in Philadelphia, August 3rd 1777
3704153 The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette in Philadelphia, August 3rd 1777, 1876 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette--Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1777
3526848 The First Meeting of Washington and LafayetteA--Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1777 by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: George Washington (1732 - 1799); Gilbert du Motier

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"The Continental Army: Forging a Nation through Blood and Valor" The paintings and engravings of Howard Pyle, Alonzo Chappel, and William Tylee Ranney vividly capture the heroic struggles of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. These artworks serve as powerful reminders of the sacrifices made by these brave men who fought for independence. In Pyle's "The Nation Makers, " we witness the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. The canvas comes alive with soldiers engaged in fierce combat, highlighting their unwavering determination to secure liberty for future generations. Pyle's "Battle of Bunker Hill" transports us back to that fateful day in 1775 when American patriots valiantly defended their position against British forces. The painting immortalizes this iconic battle, symbolizing the spirit and resilience that defined the Continental Army. Chappel's colored engraving depicts an equally significant event -the retreat of British troops from Concord after facing fierce resistance on April 19th, 1775. This image captures a pivotal moment when American colonists stood up against tyranny, marking one step closer towards freedom. Hamilton at Yorktown is brought to life through Chappel's steel engraving. It portrays General Hamilton leading his troops during this decisive battle in 1781. This victory would ultimately lead to America securing its independence from Britain. Other notable battles are also depicted within these works – such as Long Island and Bennington – showcasing moments where American soldiers faced overwhelming odds but emerged victorious under leaders like John Stark and Israel Putnam. Ranney's steel engraving showcases Francis Marion crossing Pee Dee River with his men to harass British forces in South Carolina during the war. This daring act exemplifies guerrilla warfare tactics employed by resourceful American commanders throughout this conflict. These images remind us not only of our nation’s birth but also pay homage to those who risked everything for the ideals of freedom and liberty.