Framed The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar by John Trumbull

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 
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• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 16" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 24" tall

Product Details:

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar by John Trumbull is a dramatic historical painting that depicts an important event during the Great Siege of Gibraltar (1779–1783). This siege was a major episode during the American Revolutionary War, where Spain and France attempted to capture Gibraltar from British control. The painting shows a sortie (a sudden attack) made by the British garrison of Gibraltar to destroy the Spanish advanced works. The central figure, General George Augustus Eliott, later Lord Heathfield, is portrayed as calm and commanding in the heat of the action. His composure contrasts with the chaos around him. The British soldiers are depicted in dramatic poses, engaging in intense combat or assisting wounded comrades. Spanish forces and their fortifications are shown in the background, suggesting the broader context of the siege.