Liberty : Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War by Don Troiani and Eric H. Schnitzer (2021, Hardcover)

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PublisherStackpole Books
ISBN-100811770400
ISBN-139780811770408
eBay Product ID (ePID)19050081049

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Book TitleLiberty : Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), General
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, History
AuthorDon Troiani, Eric H. Schnitzer
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width11.4 in

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LCCN2021-011765
ReviewsNetGalley Review: 4 starsLast updated on 02 Sep 2021"As a history buff I was really looking forward to reading this book. I was amazed at the beautiful paintings and riveting story told about the Revolutionary War. Both for historical context and from a view point of a lover of art, this book fulfils all aspects. I would definitely recommend this book. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review. Thank you NetGalley!"--Sandra Berryman, reviewer at Berryman Fine Books
SynopsisLiberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War, catalog for the exhibit of Troiani's work at the Museum of the American Revolution, highlights pivotal events of America's fight for independence. For the first time in a museum, this special exhibition brings together Troiani's original Revolutionary War paintings and pairs them with ......, Using a masterful combination of "artistry and accuracy" ( New York Times ), nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani has dedicated much of his career to transforming the modern understanding of what the Revolutionary War truly looked like. His research-based paintings capture the reality and drama of crucial moments such as the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, General Washington's daring 1776 attack on Trenton, and the American and French victory at Yorktown in 1781. Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War , the book that serves as catalog for the exhibit of Troiani's work at the Museum of the American Revolution, highlights the most pivotal events of America's fight for independence and reveals Troiani's research-based artistic process. For the first time in a museum, this special exhibition brings together over forty of Troiani's original Revolutionary War paintings and pairs them with forty artifacts from his personal collection, that of the Museum, and several private collectors. https: //www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/liberty-or-death-don-troiani-s-paintings-of-the-revolutionary-war The exhibit and the book unveil Troiani's latest canvas, a painting of the young African American sailor and Philadelphian James Forten witnessing Black and Native American troops in the ranks of the Continental Army as they march past Independence Hall on their way to Yorktown, Virginia.The painting was commissioned in 2019 by the Museum with funding provided by the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail of the National Park Service. The exhibit will be open from October 16, 2021 to September 5, 2022., Using a masterful combination of "artistry and accuracy" (New York Times), nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani has dedicated much of his career to transforming the modern understanding of what the Revolutionary War truly looked like. His research-based paintings capture the reality and drama of crucial moments such as the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, General Washington's daring 1776 attack on Trenton, and the American and French victory at Yorktown in 1781. Liberty or Death: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War, the book that serves as catalog for the exhibit of Troiani's work at the Museum of the American Revolution, highlights the most pivotal events of America's fight for independence and reveals Troiani's research-based artistic process. For the first time in a museum, this special exhibition brings together over forty of Troiani's original Revolutionary War paintings and pairs them with forty artifacts from his personal collection, that of the Museum, and several private collectors. The exhibit and the book unveil Troiani's latest canvas, a painting of the young African American sailor and Philadelphian James Forten witnessing Black and Native American troops in the ranks of the Continental Army as they march past Independence Hall on their way to Yorktown, Virginia. The painting was commissioned in 2019 by the Museum with funding provided by the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail of the National Park Service and appears on the cover of the book.
LC Classification NumberND237.T637A4 2021

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  • The title says it all

    Great Book, fantastic pictures!!!!!

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  • Don Troiani at his finest

    Wonderful book full of numerous of Troiani’s paintings on the American War of Independence. The illustrations are unmatched but are also accompanied by super informative passages and captions. Couldn’t recommend enough.

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    Excellent copy looks to be brand new edition. Better than expected

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  • Rev War history at its best - Hazzah!

    Outstanding! The paintings are amazing.

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