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The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789 (oil on canvas)
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The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789 (oil on canvas)
3493179 The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 180.3x271.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence. On the night of November 26, 1781, British troops, long besieged by Spanish forces, made a sudden attack and mortally wounded the Spanish officer Don Jose de Barboza who was abandonned by his troops. Trumbull shows him rejecting the aid of British commander General George Eliott.
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Media ID 22727552
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The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by John Trumbull that depicts a significant event during the Great Siege of Gibraltar. The artwork, measuring 180.3x271.8 cm, can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In this dramatic scene from history, British troops launch a surprise attack on Spanish forces who had long besieged them during the American War of Independence. It was November 26,1781 when chaos erupted and Don Jose de Barboza, a Spanish officer abandoned by his own troops, found himself mortally wounded. Trumbull skillfully captures this moment as he portrays Barboza rejecting aid from British commander General George Eliott. The painting not only showcases the intensity and brutality of war but also symbolizes concepts such as liberty and independence that were central to both the American Revolution and this particular conflict for control over Gibraltar. Trumbull's attention to detail brings every element to life - from the soldiers engaged in battle to the expressions on their faces revealing fear or determination. This masterpiece serves as a reminder of an important chapter in history when nations fought for power and sovereignty. As we gaze upon "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar" we are transported back in time to witness bravery amidst chaos and reflect upon the sacrifices made during times of war.
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