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Fine Art 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, 1781, from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the historic moment as British commanders, including the Marquis of Cornwallis, O Hara, and Chewton, surrender their swords to George Washington, marking a pivotal victory in the American War of Independence. This stunning, high-quality print, sourced from Heritage Images, brings the rich history of this significant event to your home or office. Add this masterpiece to your collection and relive the past with every glance.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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