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Learn more about some of the most famous American Revolution paintings and the cultural impact they had.

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11 Most Iconic American Revolution Paintings

Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze.

View some of the most iconic paintings of the American Revolution, along with explanations about each painting's subjects and purpose.

Pictures

The Vaughan Portrait & Copies | Paintings by Gilbert Stuart

The original Vaughan portrait of George Washington.

Learn about the Vaughan Portrait, a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, and the many copies made of this work.

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Congress Voting Independence | Painting By Robert Edge Pine

Congress Voting Independence, 1801 — James Wilson stands in the center, facing left.

Learn about Congress Voting Independence, a painting started by Robert Edge Pine in 1784 and finished by Edward Savage in 1801.

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The Prayer at Valley Forge | Painting by Arnold Friberg

The Prayer at Valley Forge painting.

Learn about the painting of George Washington known as The Prayer at Valley Forge, painted in 1975 by Arnold Friberg.

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Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth by Emanuel Leutze

Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth, painting by Emanuel Leutze.

Learn about the historical context and accuracy of Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth, a painting by Emanuel Leutze.

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All About The Surrender of Burgoyne Painting by John Trumbull

The Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, 16 October 1777, by John Trumbull, c. 1822—32.

Learn about about Surrender of Burgoyne, an oil painting by John Trumbull depicting British General John Burgoyne surrendering after the Battle of Saratoga.

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All About The Declaration of Independence Painting by John Trumbull

The Declaration of Independence, showing many of the founding fathers

Learn about "The Declaration of Independence" - a painting by John Trumbull completed in 1820. Find out the key figures portrayed in this painting.

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Surrender of Lord Cornwallis | Painting by John Trumbull

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis.

Learn about the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, a painting by John Trumbull finished in 1820. Find out who is depicted in this painting.

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Gilbert Stuart’s Many Portraits of George Washington

George Washington, portrait by Gilbert Stuart.

Learn about Gilbert Stuart's history of painting George Washington. Find out about the different paintings he created in the late 18th/early 19th century.

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All About the Spirit of ’76 Painting by Archibald Willard

Spirit of 1776 painting.

Learn about the Spirit of 1776 Painting by Archibald Willard. Discover why many don't consider this painting to be true art, despite its popularity.

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Washington Crossing the Delaware | Painting by Emanuel Leutze

Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze.

Learn about Washington Crossing the Delaware, an oil painting by Emanuel Leutze. Discover whether the painting is historically accurate.

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All About the Battle of Bunker’s Hill Painting by John Trumbull

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, painted by John Trumbull in 1786.

Learn about the The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, an oil painting by John Trumbull, finished in 1786.

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