America - Arnold Escapes

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America - Arnold Escapes

Benedict Arnold Escapes During The American War of Independence.
1780

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1780 Arnold Benedict Escapes Independence Revolutionary

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This evocative image captures the moment of daring escape by Benedict Arnold during the pivotal year of the American War of Independence, 1780. Arnold, a former Continental Army general and one-time hero of the Revolution, had turned traitor and was now sought after by American forces. In this print, titled 'Arnold Escapes,' we see him making his daring getaway aboard a British ship, the HMS Violet, anchored off the coast of England's West Indies. The print, created in the late 18th century, vividly depicts Arnold's desperate plight as he clings to the ship's side, surrounded by the tumultuous waves and the ominous dark clouds looming overhead. The British sailors, alert and determined, stand at the ready to help him aboard. In the background, the Continental Army's ships are shown in pursuit, their sails billowing in the wind. The print masterfully conveys the tension and excitement of this historic moment, as well as the complexities of loyalty and betrayal during a time of war. Arnold's treachery would have far-reaching consequences for the American Revolution, and this image serves as a powerful reminder of the intrigue and drama that marked this pivotal period in American history.

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