A General Assault from Twelve of the Most Remarkable Sieges and Battles in Europe
ca. 1760â1770
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1957-41-160
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Carington Bowles, a prolific British printmaker and publisher active in London during the 18th century, created *A General Assault from Twelve of the Most Remarkable Sie and Battles in Europe* 1760–1770. This print captures the drama of European military history, likely compiling dramatic vignettes from pivotal conflicts of the era, such as those during the Seven Years'—a global struggle that reshaped empires and involved intense sieges like Louisbourg and Quebec. As a classified print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, the work reflects the period's fascination with heroi...