Lieutenant Thomas Grosvenor and Servant c. 1797

"Lieutenant Thomas Grosvenor and Servant" is a painting by the American artist John Trumbull, created around 1797. The painting depicts a dramatic scene of combat, with a young lieutenant, Thomas Grosvenor, standing over a fallen enemy soldier while his African American servant stands beside him, holding a musket. The painting exemplifies Trumbull's skill in capturing the intensity of battle, using a dynamic composition and rich colours to convey the chaos and heroism of war. It offers a glimpse into the realities of combat during the American Revolutionary War, as well as the role of enslaved people in the conflict.