Posted 8 years ago
vintagelamp
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I found this interesting small painting/ silhouette in a local shop. Here is a brief description of General Richard Montgomery from the internet. There is also a famous painting of his death:
General Washington is known to have said that Quebec was “of the utmost importance to the interest and liberties of America.” General Montgomery, known for his patriotism, conduct in war, and great perseverance, was sent into Canada to conquer the cities of Montreal and Quebec. With a victory over Montreal, his troops approached Quebec. As was his belief and style, General Montgomery positioned himself at the very front of his battalion. Only 37, he was killed at point-blank range at dawn on December 31, 1775, by British troops that lay in ambush—and thus became the first American general to be killed in the American War for Independence. Without his leadership, the assault by his troops on Quebec was doomed to failure. As Benedict Arnold, usually a severe critic said, had he not “received the fatal shot…the town would have been ours.” Americans treated Montgomery as a martyr in their struggle for independence.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, VINTAGELAMP !!!!
vetraio, You also. I am just getting back into this. Glad to be back.
Interesting. I wonder if it might have been drawn by an art or history student.
Efesgirl. Perhaps. The backing looks rather old but no further clues evident.
The only way to really know how old it is would be to take it to an expert, perhaps at a print shop or art shop, for an inspection of the type of paper and ink used.
Efesgirl, Yes, I may do that but I like it regardless. My guess is anywhere from 20s-40s but I could be wrong.