The Battle of Bunker's Hill (June 17, 1775) 1788 - 1798
johanngotthardmuller
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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england
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soldier
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heaven and earth
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surrealism
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tonal art
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charcoal
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remaining negative space
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graphite
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"The Battle of Bunker's Hill (June 17, 1775)" is an engraving created by Johann Gotthard Müller between 1788 and 1798. The artwork depicts the intense battle between American and British soldiers at Bunker Hill, Massachusetts, during the American Revolutionary War. The scene is filled with dramatic action and emotion, with figures engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Müller, known for his detailed and evocative engravings, captures the chaos and brutality of the event. This work is a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the early days of the American Revolution. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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