1794
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown is a 1794 oil by John Trumbull, a Neoclassicism work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
This painting depicts a scene of surrender, with a group of men in military attire gathered around a white flag. The central figure, dressed in a dark blue coat with gold trim, rides a horse while holding the flag. To his left stands a man in a red coat, and behind them, several other men are visible, some on horseback and others on foot. The background of the painting features a cloudy sky with a few patches of blue, and the overall atmosphere appears somber and subdued. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up John Trumbull.
John Trumbull (June 6, 1756 – November 10, 1843) was an American painter and military officer best known for his historical paintings of the American Revolutionary War, of which he was a veteran.
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