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Maker(s):Hamilton, William; Thornton, T.
Culture:English
Title:Surrender of Cornwallis
Date Made:1783
Type:Print
Materials:engraving on paper; water colors
Place Made:United Kingdom; England
Measurements:overall: 14 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.; 37.465 x 22.225 cm
Accession Number:  HD 77.015
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Illustration from Edward Barnard's book, published in London: Printed for the author, and published by A. Hogg, [1783?], p. 696. Print shows General Charles O'Hara (representing Gen. Cornwallis) handing a sword to George comte de Rochambeau who is standing alongside George Washington. English black and white copper plate engraving of the "Surrender of Cornwallis, engraved by Thornton after a painting by Hamilton. The top margin reads: "Engraved for BARNARD'S New Complete & Authentic HISTORY of ENGLAND;/ A WORK Universally Acknowledged to be the Best Performance of the Kind,--on account of/ It's Impartiality, Accuracy, New Improvements, Superior Elegances, &c." The bottom of the print reads: "Hamilton delin./ Thornton sculp./ The SURRENDER of EARL CORNWALLIS (Lieutenant-General of the British Army in North America)/ to GENERAL WASHINGTON & COUNT DeROCHAMBEAU, on the 19.th of Oct.r 1781--whereby the Posts/ of York-Town & Gloucester in Virginia, were then given up to the combined Forces of America & France."

Subjects:
Engraving

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