Plan of the Siege of Savannah

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a map detailing the Siege of Savannah. The drawing displays a plan view of the military positions and geographical layout surrounding the Savannah River during the time of the siege. The map outlines various parts of the terrain, including wooded areas, elevation changes, and the river. It is labeled with annotations marking the positions of key elements such as batteries, forts, encampments, and notable geographic features. The lines and shading techniques illustrate the landscape and the fortifications in a detailed manner, giving viewers a view of the situation during this historical event.