The Independence of the USA by Jean-L.-G. Ferris

The painter Jean-Louis Gerome Ferris (1863-1930) left pictorial documents of great for a better understanding of the independence of the USA: the drafting of the Declaration, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross creating the first Flag.

O pintor Jean-Louis-Gerome Ferris (1863-1930) deixou documentos pictóricos com interesse para o conhecimento da Independência dos EUA: elaboração da Declaração, sino da Liberdade, Betsy Ross a confecionar a primeira Bandeira.

Jean-Louis-Gerome Ferris (1863-1930)-'Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776'-oil on canvas   Private collection

Jean-Louis-Gerome Ferris (1863-1930)-'the bell's first note'-oil on canvas-1913   Private collection

Jean-Louis-Gerome Ferris (1863-1930)-'Betsy Ross, 1777'-oil on canvas   Private collection

Jean-Louis-Gerome Ferris (1863-1930)-'Washington's inauguration at Philadelphia'-oil on canvas   Private collection

Jean-Louis-Gerome Ferris (1863-1930)-'building the cradle of Liberty'-oil on canvas   Private collection

Greek independence 1821

The fight for the Greek independence against the Ottoman Empire began with a peasants’ revolt followed by another one promoted by merchants. The first years after liberation were not peaceful.

A luta pela independência grega contra o domínio do Império Otomano começou com uma revolta de camponeses seguida de outra promovida pelos comerciantes. Não foram pacíficos os primeiros anos após a libertação.

Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863)-'combat of the Giaour and the Pasha'-oil on canvas-1827   Chicago-Art Institute

Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863)-'the massacre of Chios'

Konstantinos Volanakis (1837-1907)-'the attack on the Turkish flagship in the gulf of Eressos at the Greek island of Lesvos by a fire ship commanded by Dimitrios Papanikolis'-oil on canvas

Theodorus Vryzakis (1814-1878)-'the sortie of Messolonghi'-oil on canvas-1853   Athens-National Gallery

Panagiotis Zografos (active 1836-1839)-'the battle of Alaman'

Independence of Brasil (Dom Pedro)

The presence of the Portuguese court, running away from Napoleon, was felt in 1808. Seven years later the United Kingdom of Portugal and Brazil was created. The departure of the court to Lisbon in 1821, due to the anti-British revolution, favored Brazil’s independence the following year, owing to the participation of prince Dom Pedro, the future emperor.

A presença da corte portuguesa, em fuga a Napoleão, verificou-se em 1808. Sete anos depois criou-se o reino unido Portugal-Brasil. A partida da corte para Lisboa no ano de 1821 devido a revolução anti-Britânica favoreceu a independência no ano seguinte devido à participação do príncipe D. Pedro, futuro imperador.

Félix Auguste Taunay (1795-1881)-'acclamation' 'aclamação de Dom Pedro (dia do Fico)-9 Janeiro 1922-palacete do Campo de Sat'Ana'-oil on canvas   Rio de Janeiro-Biblioteca Nacional

Augusto Bracet (1881-1960)-'composed the anthem of Independence' 'Dom Pedro compõe o hino da Independência'-oil on canvas-1922

Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo (1843-1905)-'Independência ou Morte ou Grito do Ipiranga (Independency or death)-7 September 1822'-óleo sobre tela-1888    São Paulo-Museu Paulista

Jean Baptiste Debret (1768-1848)-'coronation in the Cathedral' 'coroação de Dom Pedro como Imperador do Brasil na Catedral do Rio de Janeiro (1 de Dezembro de 1822)'

Jean Baptiste Debret (1768-1848)-'view from de Imperial Palace in Rio de Janeiro'-ca 1830

Independência dos EUA (American Revolutionary war 1775-1783)

Os rebeldes Americanos das colónias Inglesas suportaram duras batalhas durante a Guerra da Independência. Receberam apoio Francês prestado pelo Marquês de Lafayette. Posteriormente federaram-se e formaram os EUA.


The North-American rebels of English colonies endured fierce battles during the War of Independence. They received French support provided by the Marquis de Lafayette. Later the colonies federated and formed the USA.

Domenick d'Andrea-'the Delaware Regiment at the battle of Long Island'-oil on canvas

John Trumbull (1758-1843)-'surrender of the British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga (October 17, 1777)'-oil on canvas

John Trumbull (1758-1843)-'surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown'-oil on canvas-1797

Drawing by Millar-engraving by Lodge-'the attack of Bunker Hill with the burning of Charlestown, June 17, 1775'

Emmanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868)-'General Washington crossing the Delaware'-oil on canvas