The Boston Massacre 1770

Paul Revere's *The Bloody Massacre* (1770) is a powerful engraving depicting the Boston Massacre, where British soldiers fired upon a crowd of colonists. This iconic piece, created just weeks after the event, served as powerful propaganda against British rule. The image depicts a chaotic scene with soldiers firing into a crowd, resulting in the death of five colonists. The composition is striking, with the smoke from the gunshots obscuring the scene and highlighting the brutality of the event. The image played a crucial role in igniting public anger towards British authorities and contributed to the growing tensions leading to the American Revolution.