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1930-485, Print
The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre
1930-485, Print

The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre

Date1783
After work by William Hamilton
Engraver John Goldar
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching
DimensionsOH: 14" x OW: 9 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1930-485
DescriptionUpper margin reads: "Engraved for BARNARD'S New Complete & Authentic HISTORY of ENGLAND."
Lower margin reads: "Hamilton delin./ Goldar sculp./ The Unfortunate DEATH of MAJOR ANDRE/ (Adjudant General to the English Army) at Hear Quarters in New York, Oct.r 2 1780,/ who was found within the American Lines in the character of a Spy."
Label TextThis illustration was published in Edward Barnard's, "'New Complete & Authentic History of England' (1781-83). This scene depicts the execution of British officer Major John André who was hanged as a spy by the Continental forces on October 2, 1780 for his involvement with Benedict Arnold's plan to surrender West Point, New York.