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The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776, John Trumbull

The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776

John Trumbull (American) (1756-1843)

Movement
Neoclassicism
Date
1786–1828
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
51.1 × 76.2 cm
Collection
Yale University Art Gallery, United States
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Yale University Art Gallery, CC0

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