The Battle of Queenston Heights. By James Dennis

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This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

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Type d'élément

Paintings

Description

An oil on canvas painting.

Before dawn on October 13, 1812, the New York State Militia launched an invasion across the treacherous currents of the Niagara River at Queenston. The leader of the British forces, Sir Isaac Brock, was killed in the early stages of the battle. American advances were repulsed by British regulars, local militia and native forces. Our painting was a remembrance of the events by a British officer who had taken part in the battle.

This important canvas was acquired by Mr. Weir in England in 1967 and brought “home” to Queenston.

Sujet(s)

Military - 1812
War of 1812
United States - History
War of 1812 Recollections
War of 1812 Veterans
Battle of Queenston Heights

Identifiant local

982.2

Couverture géographique

Queenston Heights National Historic Site of Canada

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.15842 Longitude: -79.05237

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