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What Are The Untold Stories Behind The Greatest Paintings Of The Revolutionary War?
War’s hell. How these artists make that tangible with paint and canvas, I’ve no idea.
These were true artists. Bringing to life unthinkable battle scenes.
This art collection isn’t only from American artists. Some are from European collections.
From smoking muskets to wounded soldiers at the end of bayonets, these scenes could’ve been lost forever.
Yet, through paintings, we can see what the American Revolution looked like. Almost feel it.
See the rest of the story and all 10 works of art here. You’ll discover…
The final moments of one of the Continental Army's most experienced soldiers.
A rare depiction of a nighttime engagement, commissioned by a soldier in the battle.
The painting commissioned by French King Louis XVI and completed by a “rookie” artist.
Thanks for reading,
Shane McLendon — Today’s Time Capsule writer
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