Description
Own a rare and historically significant 1856 colored engraving depicting the harrowing Cherry Valley Massacre during the American Revolution. This dramatic scene, titled “Incident in Cherry Valley – Fate of Jane Wells,” was created by renowned historical artist Alonzo Chappel and engraved by Thomas Phillibrown. It captures the tragic moment when Jane Wells pleads for her life amidst the brutal attack on Cherry Valley by Loyalists and Iroquois forces led by Major Walter Butler and Chief Joseph Brant.
Key Features:
Original 1856 Engraving – Nearly 170 years old and a rare surviving example.
Vivid Historical Detail – Masterful depiction of a crucial Revolutionary War event.
Renowned Artist – Created by Alonzo Chappel, famed for American historical art.
Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown – A well-known engraver of 19th-century historical works.
Highly Collectible – Part of early American print history, ideal for collectors, historians, or museums.
Library of Congress Listed – Officially cataloged as a notable historic work.
This is a seldom-seen piece of American Revolutionary War history, perfect for serious collectors, Revolutionary War enthusiasts, or institutions looking to preserve key moments of American heritage.
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