An 1869 steel-engraved print of the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815, drawn by O. Pelton and engraved by H. Billings.
The scene illustrates the Battle of New Orleans, fought on January 8, 1815, which was the climactic final major battle of the War of 1812.
The Scene: The perspective is captured from behind the American breastworks (famously reinforced with earth and cotton bales). You can see General Andrew Jackson and his heavily outnumbered patchwork army—composed of regular U.S. troops, militia, free African Americans, and local volunteers—repelling the advancing British forces.
Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good- Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
A very attractive and sound print...light foxing, otherwise only minor age & handling wear
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