Chesapeake 1814

Original Paintings from Chesapeake 1814

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Chesapeake 1814'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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The Death of Major General Robert Ross before the Battle of North Point - Painting by Graham Turner

The death of General Ross Ref: GT-CH1

Major General Robert Ross is mortally wounded by a shot fired by one of the First Baltimore Sharp Shooters, as the British 85th Regiment emerges from the woods. The American militia then pulled back to the main lines where the battle of North Point would begin shortly after.

Gouache painting - image size 21.5"x 14.5" (55 x 37cm)

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Price: £725.00

The Battle of Caulk's Field Ref: GT-CH2

At midnight on 31st August 1814, Captain Peter Parker leads the Marines and crew of HM frigate Menelaus against American forces at Caulk's Field, Maryland.

Gouache painting - image size 21.5"x 14.5" (55 x 37cm)

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SOLD

The Battle of Bladensburg Ref: GT-CH3

British soldiers advance towards the bridge at Bladensburg on 24th August 1814, while skirmishers wade across the shallow Anacostia river and Congreve Rockets are fired towards the American militia lines on the heights ahead.

Gouache painting - image size 21.5"x 14.5" (55 x 37cm)

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SOLD

Purchasing an Original Painting

If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase.

Graham Turner's original paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, rather than through Studio 88, which is our print publishing business. Consequently, payment directly to him is preferred.

Paintings are unframed (We cannot ship glazed paintings for obvious safety reasons, but framing can be arranged at an additional cost if you are able to collect.)

Collection or Delivery of Original Paintings

The cost of shipping original paintings varies, depending on their size, value and destination. Our usual shipping rates do not apply, but we would be happy to provide a quote for shipping to your address if you are unable to collect.

Artist signed Osprey book, Campaign 259, The Chesapeake Campaigns 1813-1815

The Chesapeake Campaigns 1813-1815 Ref: CAM259
Middle ground of the War of 1812

by Scott S. Sheads

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually
hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
A slim, yet detailed volume on The Chesapeake Campaign of 1813-14, which saw the British burn the White House, while the bombardment of Fort McHenry inspired the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner".

The War of 1812 was never the most popular of conflicts on both sides of the Atlantic. Bogged down by their involvement in the Napoleonic conflict in Europe, the British largely relied on the power of the Royal Navy in the early years of the war. Part of this naval strategy was to blockade the American coastline in order to strangle American commerce and bring the new nation to its knees.

Nowhere was this blockade more important than in the Chesapeake. Partly in response to the sacking of York (modern Toronto), the British decided to strike at the nation's capital, Washington, DC, and a force of Peninsular War veterans under General Robert Ross landed, defeated the Americans at the battle of Bladensburg and took Washington on August 24, 1814. Buoyed by this success, the British pressed on towards Baltimore. However, they were forced to withdraw at the battle of North Point, and a naval bombardment of Fort McHenry failed to reduce the fort and Baltimore was spared.

With his intimate knowledge of the events in this theatre of war, Scott Sheads of Fort McHenry NPS brings these dramatic events of American history to life.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published February 2014

Price: £16.99

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