The Sortie Made By The Garrison Of Gibraltar In The Morning

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"The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar in the Morning" is a notable engraving by William Sharp, an English line engraver and painter, based on a painting by John Trumbull. The work depicts a significant event during the Great Siege of Gibraltar, which took place from 1779 to 1783, when British forces defended the territory of Gibraltar against the Spanish and French armies.

The engraving captures the moment of a daring sortie executed by the British troops on the night of November 26, 1781. Under the command of Brigadier General George Augustus Eliott, the governor of Gibraltar, the British forces launched a surprise attack against the besieging enemy's fortifications. The sortie resulted in the destruction of the forward batteries of the Spanish and French, which had been edging closer to the British lines and posed a significant threat.

William Sharp's engraving is celebrated for its intricate detail and historical accuracy, conveying the intensity and chaos of the nocturnal battle. The artwork serves as an important visual document of the siege, which was a pivotal episode in the American Revolutionary War, given the strategic importance of Gibraltar as a naval base that allowed control over the entrance and exit to the Mediterranean Sea.

The original painting by John Trumbull, an American artist known for his historical scenes, was commissioned by the British government as a tribute to the successful defense of Gibraltar. Trumbull's work was part of a series of paintings intended to decorate the Banqueting House at the Palace of Whitehall in London, although this plan was never realized.

William Sharp's engraving not only immortalized Trumbull's painting but also became a significant work of art in its own right. It is an example of the fine craftsmanship of 18th-century British printmaking and reflects the period's interest in documenting and celebrating military victories. The engraving remains an important historical record and a testament to the artistic skill of William Sharp, whose engravings are considered some of the finest of his time.

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