The History of the United States 1783 - 1784

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created between 1783 and 1784, depicts the landing of French troops in America during the Revolutionary War. The image shows a French officer on horseback, directing his troops as they disembark from ships in the background. The inscription below the scene clarifies the event: "Landing of a French auxiliary army in America, in Rhode Island, on the 11th of July 1780." This historical engraving captures a pivotal moment in the American Revolution, highlighting the crucial role of French support in the fight for independence.