Missing Art Studies - 1776 | paire 051

Missing Art Studies - 1776 | paire 051 - French Expédition Particulière at Newport Harbor

Portrait No. 051 of 250

Companions of Liberty is Walt & Pete®'s landmark collection of 250 museum-inspired historical portraits created to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Through carefully researched artistic interpretation, the collection highlights overlooked experiences from the Revolutionary era while honoring the people whose service, labor, and everyday lives helped shape American history. Every portrait is created with a commitment to historical authenticity, museum-quality presentation, and thoughtful storytelling.

This portrait depicts two enlisted soldiers of the French Expédition Particulière seated together in a small wooden boat along the shoreline of Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, during the Revolutionary War. Illuminated by moonlight reflected across the harbor, the soldiers wear historically inspired French military clothing with blue facings, practical campaign hairstyles, and period equipment appropriate to the allied French forces serving in America.

Behind them, tall-masted ships rest quietly at anchor while Newport's waterfront rises in the distance beneath a luminous evening sky. The composition captures a peaceful off-duty moment within one of the Revolution's most important allied ports, emphasizing the humanity and daily experiences of soldiers beyond the battlefield.

Why These Stories Matter

The American Revolution was experienced by people from many backgrounds whose everyday lives rarely appear in traditional historical art. By preserving moments of work, rest, conversation, and service, collections like Companions of Liberty broaden our understanding of the Revolutionary era and encourage viewers to appreciate the diverse individuals who contributed to the founding generation. These historically grounded works invite meaningful conversations about military history, representation, and historical memory.

Why You'll Love It

• Museum-inspired artwork created in the tradition of eighteenth-century historical portraiture 
• Celebrates the French alliance that proved vital to American independence 
• A distinctive conversation piece for libraries, studies, offices, and living spaces 
• Printed with archival materials designed for long-lasting display 
• A highly collectible addition to the growing Companions of Liberty series 
• Encourages learning and discussion about overlooked Revolutionary War history 
• An exceptional gift for historians, educators, collectors, veterans, and lovers of museum-quality art 

Product Features

• Museum-quality matte canvas 
• Cotton and polyester canvas 
• Archival inks 
• Pine wood frame 
• Available in black, espresso, or white frames 
• Multiple size options 
• Ready to hang 

Part of the Companions of Liberty Collection – 250 Portraits Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Discover additional portraits in the series and build your own Revolutionary-era gallery wall.

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Product information: Generic brand, 2-year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: If the canvas accumulates dust, you may gently wipe it off with a clean, damp cloth.