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Sybil Ludington an American Hero Poster
by Joan Garcia
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Sybil Ludington an American Hero poster by Joan Garcia. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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This painting commemorates the 243rd anniversary of the night Sybil Ludington started her patriotic ride on April 26, 1777. Just 16 years old, she... more
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This painting commemorates the 243rd anniversary of the night Sybil Ludington started her patriotic ride on April 26, 1777. Just 16 years old, she rode through the night; some say 40 miles, bearing the news of the sack of Danbury by the British. It was dawn when rain soaked and exhausted Sybil rode out of the woods. There on the Ludington’s front lawn were over 400 men, cheering her arrival. Her father swept her off Star and her mother and brothers and sisters came running. In history she has become known as the female Paul Revere a true Soldier of the Revolution. An hour or two later the regiment was on the march to Redding. The following morning they caught up with the retreating British, too late to stop the attack, but not too late to make them pay dearly. The town of Danbury could not be saved, but the militia was able to prevent the British from advancing into New York. The British were pushed back to their boats in Long Island Sound in what is now known as the Battle of Ridg...
About Joan Garcia
An artist in the Tampa Bay area, Joan has artwork in corporate and private collections nationally and internationally. Having lived in Miami, Costa Rica, Texas, and finally returning to Florida, she has been working professionally in fine art and portraiture for over 40 years. Having participated in numerous shows she has won both patron, People's Choice and Best of Show awards. Her body of work stretches from realistic landscapes and still life paintings in oil and acrylic to portraits in colored pencil.
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Piter Van Moort
Congratulations on your sale, Joan!