View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Town, June 17. 1775

Image

Original

Background Notes

View of the Attack is an engraving by John Lodge based on a drawing by an artist named Mr. Millar. It was published in the 1780's or 1790's in the English book New Complete & Authentic History of England. The image is the artist's interpretation of the event, from a British point of view, published for a British audience.

Transcription of Primary Source

BOSTON

CHARLES TOWN

Curator Notes

Type: 
Engraving
Year: 
1783
Author/Creator: 
Artist: John Lodge (?-1796),
Publisher: 
Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England
Dimensions: 
17 x 28.5 cm.
Institution: 
American Antiquarian Society