The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar - John Trumbull 1789
by War Is Hell Store
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The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar - John Trumbull 1789
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War Is Hell Store
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Painting - Print
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This late 18th century painting titled ‘The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar’ by renowned American artist John Trumbull features the focal point during the Great Siege of Gibraltar when Spanish officer Don Jose de Barboza, abandoned by his fleeing troops, fell mortally wounded, and died near his post having rejected any help from General George Eliott, British troops’ commander. During the War of American Revolution, Spain and France launched an offensive against the British to capture Gibraltar, which was named as the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
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June 8th, 2023
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