This is a drawing of a military landing scene. It shows a group of soldiers disembarking from boats in a disciplined formation. In the foreground, a mounted soldier on a horse gestures towards the direction the soldiers are heading. The background is filled with the masts and flags of numerous ships. The drawing is detailed in its depiction of military uniforms and the organized movement of the troops. The handwritten text at the bottom states that it depicts a landing of the French army in America at Rhode Island on July 11, 1780.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1783/1784
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 2871 × 4494 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original