Price: $145.00
SKU: 23905
PUBLISHER: Published in "Geschichte der kriege in und ausser Europa..." by Christoph H. Korn, Nuremberg.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1778.
EDITION SIZE: 6 1/8 x 3 1/2" (15.5 x 8.8 cm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: Charles Lee (1732–1782) was a British-born soldier who became one of the most controversial generals of the American Revolution. After serving in the British Army and fighting in Europe, he settled in the colonies and embraced the Patriot cause, bringing with him a sharp mind, a volatile temperament, and a belief that he deserved high command. Appointed a major general in the Continental Army, he played key roles in the early campaigns but clashed openly with George Washington. His conduct at the Battle of Monmouth—marked by confusion, retreat, and a furious argument with Washington on the field—led to a court-martial and suspension. Brilliant, eccentric, and often combative, Lee remains one of the Revolution’s most enigmatic figures.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14 inch mat for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition. Drum mounted. Black & white.
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