The Battle of Bunker's Hill
John Trumbull · 1786
Why it's great
On June 17, 1775, British troops stormed Bunker Hill outside Boston, one of the first big battles of the American Revolution, and the American general Joseph Warren was killed. John Trumbull, who watched the battle from across the river, painted it in 1786.
🏛️ Part of history
The American Revolution (1765–1783) — On June 17, 1775, British troops stormed Bunker Hill outside Boston, one of the first big battles of the American Revolution, and the American general Joseph Warren was killed.
Where to see it
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John Trumbull was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, and served as an officer in the American Revolution. Afterwards he studied painting in London with Benjamin West. He is best known for paintings of key events in the Revolution, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He died in New York City in 1843.
