British surrender to George Washington, 1781
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 17487
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The engraving depicts the British surrender at Yorktown that ended the Revolutionary War. American Commander George Washington accepts the surrender.
The title is "The British surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington after their defeat at York Town in Virginia October 1781."
The artist's inscription reads "To the Defenders of American Indpendence this print is most respectfully inscribed by their fellow citiizen J. F. Renault."
Other Information
- Title: British surrender to George Washington, 1781
- Creator: Renault, John Francis
- Creation Date: 1819
- Subject Date: 1819
- Town: Yorktown
- State: VA
- Media: Digital image
- Local Code: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Washington, George, 1732-1799
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Surrenders
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