Framed The British Landing at Kip's Bay, New York Island 1776 by Robert Cleveley

The British Landing at Kip’s Bay, New York Island 1776 by Robert Cleveley depicts a dramatic moment during the Revolutionary War when British and Hessian troops launched an amphibious assault on September 15, 1776. Cleveley, a British marine painter, emphasizes the overwhelming naval strength of the Royal Navy as warships bombard the shoreline while flatboats filled with redcoats advance toward Manhattan. The painting captures the chaos that ensued as American militia, unable to withstand the heavy cannonade, fled in disorder—prompting General George Washington’s famous fury at the retreat. With careful maritime detail and a sweeping view of the operation, Cleveley’s work not only illustrates a decisive British victory but also underscores the dominance of naval power in shaping the early course of the war.