Yeager, Joseph
1817

Battle of New Orleans Engraving Death Packenham

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815.

DESCRIPTION: This engraved copper-plate print, created in 1817 by Joseph Yeager after William Edward West, depicts the decisive moment in American history when Major General Andrew Jackson led United States forces to a victory over the British Army and Royal Navy near Chalmette, Louisiana in the Battle of New Orleans. This significant triumph marked a turning point in the War of 1812.

The print vividly portrays the intensity and drama of the battle, capturing the heroic victory of the American soldiers over the invading British forces. General Edward Pakenham's death signified the end of the battle.

The print shows the British forces as they advance upon the American earthworks or barricades, which were fiercely defended by Jackson's forces. At the bottom center, a head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrew Jackson, along with American flags and weapons.

Second state issue of the print includes thirteen lettered keys lacking in the first, and also features the figure of Gen. Lambert pointing to the right. In the first state, Lambert is depicted weeping into a handkerchief.

Copper engraving. Printed by Yerkes Saurman (1791- )

(1) William Edward West (1788-1857) was a British artist and illustrator who is best known for his depictions of historical events, landscapes, and architectural subjects. West produced a number of works related to the United States, including "The Battle of New Orleans." West's painting became one of the most iconic images of the battle and was reproduced in a variety of formats, including engravings and prints.

CREATOR: Yeager, Joseph

PUBLICATION DATE: 1817

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

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CONDITION: Good.  Clean, solid. Archival repairs from the verso to repair marginal tears and reinstate upper right corner. One tear at right neatline about 3/4" into the image.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE:  " x "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 86

PRICE: $1200

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