The History of the United States
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers with bayonets on long rifles clash in tall grass, smoke rising around them. The sky is swirling with cloud-like shapes, and the ground is thick with fighting bodies. The text below names it the first battle between Americans and British at Bunker Hill in 1774. The artist used fine lines to show movement and tension. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
