Framed Sergeants Jasper and Newton Rescuing American Prisoners from the British by John Blake White

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 20" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 30" tall

Product Details:

"Sergeants Jasper and Newton Rescuing American Prisoners from the British" by John Blake White is a dramatic depiction of an act of bravery during the American Revolutionary War. The painting illustrates Sergeants William Jasper and John Newton, two celebrated soldiers of the Continental Army, executing a daring rescue of American prisoners from British captivity. The event is said to have taken place in Georgia when the two sergeants ambushed a British detachment escorting captured Patriot soldiers. By taking advantage of an unguarded moment, Jasper and Newton overpowered the British guards, freed the prisoners, and armed them with captured weapons. White's artwork captures the intense moment of action, highlighting themes of courage, heroism, and the resourcefulness of Patriot forces in their fight for independence. The story of Jasper and Newton became widely popular in early American history, inspiring generations with their fearless devotion to the cause of freedom.