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EVRV2A-00113
Tory refugees fleeing to Canada during American Revolution.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
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1700s 1770s 18th Century American Revolution Canada Colonist Emigrant Escape Exile Family Horse Horse Back Journey Refugee Revolution Revolutionary War Road Travel Flee Loyalist Outcast Tory
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EVRV2A-00113 captures a poignant moment in history, depicting Tory refugees fleeing to Canada during the American Revolution. This hand-colored woodcut, based on a 19th-century illustration, transports us back to the 18th century when families embarked on a treacherous journey for survival and freedom. In this image, we see a family mounted on horseback, their faces etched with determination and hope. The vintage aesthetic adds depth to the historic significance of their escape from persecution as loyalists or British sympathizers ostracized by their own countrymen. Each member carries only what they can fit on their horses - symbols of resilience amidst chaos. The composition skillfully portrays the urgency and uncertainty that characterized these journeys into exile. As they traverse unfamiliar landscapes along dusty roads, every step takes them further away from their homes but closer towards newfound liberty in Canada. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and revolution. It encapsulates the spirit of those who risked everything for principles they believed in – leaving behind familiar lives to forge new paths across North America. As we gaze upon this piece, let us honor those brave colonists who sought refuge beyond borders during one of history's most transformative periods. Their story resonates even today as we reflect upon themes such as displacement, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom.
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