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This image displays a dramatic oil painting of Mary Ludwig Hays—famously known as Molly Pitcher—during the American Revolutionary War.
The artwork vividly captures the chaos of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth. Amidst heavy smoke and intense combat, Molly Pitcher is the central hero, depicted in a red skirt and green bodice. According to legend, after her artilleryman husband collapsed, she bravely took his place. She stands resolutely with a rammer in hand, while a wounded soldier lies at her feet. Surrounding troops cheer and assist with the cannon beneath an early American flag.
Artist & Origin
Created by Irish-American artist Dennis Malone Carter in the mid-19th century, this iconic scene immortalizes the legendary heroism of women who served in the American Revolution. It remains a celebrated visual tribute to early American resilience and patriotism.
Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth
$ 119 USD
PD108-IN2418
Description
The artwork vividly captures the chaos of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth. Amidst heavy smoke and intense combat, Molly Pitcher is the central hero, depicted in a red skirt and green bodice. According to legend, after her artilleryman husband collapsed, she bravely took his place. She stands resolutely with a rammer in hand, while a wounded soldier lies at her feet. Surrounding troops cheer and assist with the cannon beneath an early American flag.
Artist & Origin
Created by Irish-American artist Dennis Malone Carter in the mid-19th century, this iconic scene immortalizes the legendary heroism of women who served in the American Revolution. It remains a celebrated visual tribute to early American resilience and patriotism.
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Made to Order In the USA
Each print is made to order from products manufactured in the United States using equipment, inks, and packaging material from U.S. companies.
Product Size
When you select a size, the dimensions shown reflect the artwork image size for unframed art . Your print is created at the size selected.
For framed prints, the listed size also refers to the artwork image size (not the outside frame measurement). The finished, framed wall art will be slightly larger because it includes:
- 1" solid wood frame
- 2" archival mat
Final outside dimensions may vary slightly by selected size and frame style.