Fort William Henry 1755-57

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These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Fort William Henry 1755-57'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist.

The siege of Fort William Henry during the French and Indian Wars provided the historical setting for the classic novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper.

Military Art by Graham Turner - Original Paintings from Osprey Fort William Henry 1755-57

Battle of Lake George Ref: GT-WH1

French forces attack the British camp at Lake George on 8th September 1755, with regular troops of the Languedoc and La Reine regiments firing by platoons while Canadians and Indians fire from the cover of the trees.

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

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Siege of Fort William Henry Ref: GT-WH2

A French raiding party set fire to the sloop 'Lord Loudoun' on the night of 22/23 March 1757, having burned storehouses and other boats during previous attacks. One of the garrison recalled they 'could not see them until they had put the sloop on fire' which 'gave us such light that we could see.... we fired among them very smartly, and killed some, but as their custom is to take as good care of the dead, as of the living, we can't tell what number we killed.'

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

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Price: £775.00

French Siege Lines - Fort William Henry Ref: GT-WH3

The Abenaki warriors were fascinated by the French siege works and great artillery pieces at Fort William Henry in August 1757. 'They were constantly around our gunners because they admired their dexterity. But their admiration was not passive. They wanted to try everything to make themselves more useful. They said they wished to become cannoniers; so they could distinguish themselves. After having fired a cannon for himself, and hitting a corner of the fort one had achieved his goal.' Impressed with his skill the French gunners tried to persuade him to try another shot but he refused. With his fellow warriors looking on with admiration 'he said the reason for his refusal was that the first was so perfect he did not want to hazard the glory in a second attempt'.

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

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Price: £775.00

Massacre Ref: GT-WH4

The most infamous incident of the war, the 'massacre' - when the garrison under Lt. Col. Monro surrendered to Montcalm on 9th August 1757 and marched for Fort Edward, the enraged Native Americans swept over the column, snatching clothing, possessions, taking prisoners - and scalps.

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

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Price: £795.00

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 or to arrange to visit.

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.

Painting is 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

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