This painting by West has some interesting detail going on in the background. Two light infantry types with GR on their caps stand in front of a log and earth structure - in front of which stands redcoat and native warriors. This painting was executed in 1764. See the whole picture and a very interesting comment on the fact that the picture may represent the Siege of Niagara.
American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
Friday, 4 September 2009
William Johnson portrait
This painting by West has some interesting detail going on in the background. Two light infantry types with GR on their caps stand in front of a log and earth structure - in front of which stands redcoat and native warriors. This painting was executed in 1764. See the whole picture and a very interesting comment on the fact that the picture may represent the Siege of Niagara.
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Iroquois warrior
Artist unknown, Homme Iroquois, late 18th century, Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec.
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Our colonial Marine unit gets some last minute instruction before going to fight the British. Pinterest for more. -
This is the first stage of an excellent project. This is the corner tower of a recreation of the fort in the movie Drums Along the Mohawk...
Another good find, thanks Ralphus.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Keith.
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