Framed Francis Marion by Alonzo Chappel

Francis Marion by Alonzo Chappel depicts Marion, a notable figure from the American Revolutionary War, navigating the swamps of South Carolina where Marion conducted his guerrilla warfare. Nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" by the British due to his elusive tactics, Marion led a small band of militia in South Carolina, using the region's swamps and forests to harass British forces and Loyalist militias. His unconventional warfare tactics, including surprise attacks and rapid retreats, disrupted British supply lines and communications, contributing significantly to the Patriot cause.