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Name |
Yohn, Frederick Coffay |
Othernames |
F. C. Yohn; F.C. Yohn |
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4603 - Painting
"The Battle of Bennington" is a black and white oil painting with light blue sky painted by Frederick Coffay Yohn in 1898. The painting depicts a man in the center dropping his gun, as two armies fire upon one another and use their guns as blunt instruments in Walloomsac, New York on August 16, 1777. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the American Revolution." Lodge commissioned the finest illustrators for the book, among them was...
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988.508.118 - Painting
"The Surrender of Burgoyne" was painted in 1898 by F. C. Yohn. Black, grey and white oil on canvas with a muted blue sky. Image depicts the surrender of General Sir John Burgoyne giving his sword to Major Horatio Gates at Saratoga, NY on October 17, 1777. The disarmed British soldiers passed between the American lines, which extended for nearly a mile. General Burgoyne, stepped to one side, drew his sword, in silence, handed it to General Gates,...
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988.508.120 - Painting
"Tearing Down the Leaden Statue of George III, on Bowling Green, New York, to Celebrate the Signing of the Declaration of Independence" by Frederick Coffay Yohn. Vertical oil painting in black, grey and muted blue depicting a statue of horse and rider being pulled down with ropes by a crowd in the night. The lead was later moulded into bullets for the American Army. In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is i...
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988.508.121 - Painting
F. C. Yohn oil painting in shades of black and gray entitled "Washington's Farewell to his Officers at Fraunces Tavern New York City December 4, 1783." Painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge for his book "The Story of the Revolution," but not used.
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988.508.124 - Painting
"The Attack on Quebec" by Frederick Coffay Yohn in 1898, which shows Benedict Arnold's unsuccessful attack on Quebec in Lower Canada on December 31, 1775. Oil painting in blacks and whites, horizontal, showing soldiers running in snow. The Second Division under Arnold, attacking. Arnold, who lead this part of the attack, was completely disabled by a musket wound, and was obliged to leave the field. In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of...
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988.508.126 - Painting
"Col. William Prescott on the Parapet at Bunker Hill" by F. C. Yohn in 1898. Oil painting in shades of black & white shows Prescott standing on the parapet on Bunker Hill in Charlestown, MA on June 17, 1775. The sight of that tall, soldierly figure standing calmly out in full view of the enemy gave confidence at once. In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Vol. I, p. 79. The painting was donated by ...
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988.508.127 - Painting
Oil painting of the "Fight at North Bridge over the Concord River in Concord, MA" April 19, 1775. Painted primarily in black and gray, but the British soldiers are shown wearing red coats. This painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge for his two volume book "The Story of the American Revolution" and this image can be seen in Vol. 1 on page 43. On Exhibit in Revolutionary War Room: Return to Rm 32 A28
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988.508.131 - Painting
"Clark's Advance Against Vincennes" is a 1898 color oil painting on canvas by F. C. Yohn of a battle during the Revolutionary War. Soldiers travelled across Horse Shoe Plain, four miles of wading in water, sometimes breast high. In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Vol. 2, Page 25. The painting was donated by Susan Day Parker in 1904.
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988.508.133 - Painting
"The Battle of Kings Mountain" on the border of North and South Carolina October 7, 1780. Black and white oil painting by F.C. Yohn in 1898 showing solders around a tree in the foreground and a battle in the background. The British rallied and drove their foes back with bayonet in one place only to meet them in another, and each time the wave of backwoodsmen came a little higher. In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution", t...
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988.508.134 - painting
This 1898 F. C. Yohn painting entited Siege of Yorktown shows General George Washington overseeing artillery fire on horseback. The oil painting has naturally-depicted colors and its scene takes place during the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia. The painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge and appears on page 523 of his "Story of the Revolution," published in 1903. Susan Day Parker donated it to Beverly Historical Society and Museum in 1...
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988.508.136 - Painting
"The Capture of Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen" is a black and white oil on canvas 1898, by F. C. Yohn. Battle scene of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys' capture of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain May 10th 1775. "There was little resistance and the sentries, after one or two shots, threw down their arms." In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Volume 2, Page 61. The painting was donated in 1...
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988.508.137 - Painting
"Paul Revere Rousing the Inhabitants Along the Road to Lexington" by F. C. Yohn is an oil painting done in shades of black and gray showing Paul Revere's ride from Charlestown to Lexington on April 18, 1775. This painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge for his book "The Story of the Revolution" and can be seen in Vol. 1, Page 33.
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988.508.139 - Painting
Oil painting done in shades of black and gray entitled "Winter at Valley Forge" by F. C. Yohn. Depicts a man by a cannon in the snow and troops huddled in the background. This painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge for his book "The Story of the Revolution" and can be seen in Vol. 1, Page 307.
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988.508.141 - Painting
1898 oil painting entitled "The Capture of Stony Point by Wayne;" black and white by F. C. Yohn in 1898. On back - "Wayne at Stoney Point. As Wayne was crossing the Abatis, a musket-ball struck him in the head, dazed as he was by the blow, he called out that if he was mortally hurt he wanted to die in the Fort, and his aides picked him up and bore him forward." In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote The Story of the American Revolution, this image is...
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988.508.145 - Painting
Oil in full color on canvas done in 1898 by F. C. Yohn "Battle of the Brandywine". Depicts Washington being defeated at the battle of Brandywine Creek near Philadelphia PA, September 11th 1777. Many of the Americans were unskilled militias, but they repelled charge after charge of the infantry, chasseurs, and grenadiers. In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Vol. I, Page 285. This image was donated...
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988.508.146 - Painting
"Bayonette Charge at the Battle of Camden" watercolor by E. Pollhast in black and white circa 1898, which shows the defeat of British forces under Cornwallis by the Second Maryland Brigade at the battle of Camden on August 16, 1780. In Henry Cabot Lodge's book, "The Story Of the Revolution" (Volume 2, Page 68.) Donated by Susan Day Parker in 1904.
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988.508.148 - painting
This grisaille oil painting entitled "The Battle of Guilford Court House" was painted by F. C. Yohn in 1898. It depicts the First Maryland Regiment fighting British troops, supported by General George Washington. A cannon, debris, dead and dying men, and a dead horse are also depicted. The painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge and was included on page 421 in "The Story of the Revolution," published in 1903. Yohn completed 35 work...
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988.508.153 - Painting
Black, white and muted blue oil painting entitled "The Battle of Princeton" by F. C. Yohn in 1898. The new Pennsylvania militia in the van wavered under British fire, and began to give way. Washington rode rapidly to the front, reined his horse within 30 yards of the enemy, and called on his men to stand firm. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution," this image is in Vol. I, p. 219. The painting was donated by Susan D...
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988.508.159 - Painting
"The Repulse of the Hessians Under Count Donop at Fort Mercer" by F. C. Yohn in 1898 depicts the attack on Fort Mercer at Red Bank, NJ on October 22, 1777. Donop rallied his men and led them again to the attack, but they were met by such a relentless fire that they gave way. Donop was mortally wounded. Oil on canvas in black and white with a blue sky. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Vol I, Page...
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988.508.207 - Painting
"The Battle of Hobkirk's Hill" is a black and white oil painting by F. C. Yohn in 1898. It depicts the charge of Colonel George Washington's cavalry against the British right flank to cover the American retreat. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution," this painting is in Vol. 2, p. 103. Lodge commissioned the finest illustrators for the book, among them was Yohn. He completed 35 works for the book, all of which are in t...
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