Florent Antoine Heller (1840–1904) – The Battles Of Lexington And Concord

An important historical painting depicting the Battles of Lexington and Concord, clashes that marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.

The composition depicts the American Minutemen facing off against British troops. In the foreground, several fighters are shown in a particularly dramatic scene, while in the background, troops advance, weapons in hand, under an American flag.

The artist employs a highly dynamic and theatrical composition, featuring numerous figures, wounded soldiers, and a landscape with significant depth. The work reflects the 19th-century taste for grand historical and patriotic scenes.

Signed and dated in the lower right: “F.A. Heller 89.”

The painting is set in a large carved and gilded wooden frame, richly decorated with foliage motifs and intertwined ribbons, particularly remarkable for the opulence of its decoration.