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title: The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton
author: John Trumbull
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18372/the-capture-of-the-hessians-at-trenton/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-01-26
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# The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton

_Authored by John Trumbull_

## Image File

[![The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18372.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18372.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Continental Army under [George Washington](https://www.worldhistory.org/George_Washington/) captures the Hessian troops after the [Battle of Trenton](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2365/battle-of-trenton/) (26 December 1776), oil on canvas by John Trumbull, c. 1786-1828

Trumbull Collection, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Trumbull, J. (2024, January 26). The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18372/the-capture-of-the-hessians-at-trenton/>
### Chicago
Trumbull, John. "The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 26, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18372/the-capture-of-the-hessians-at-trenton/>.
### MLA
Trumbull, John. "The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Jan 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18372/the-capture-of-the-hessians-at-trenton/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/90) by **John Trumbull**. Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 26 January 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.