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1792 AMOS DOOLITTLE Copper Plate Engraved Print: AMALEKITES defeated by JOSHUA

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1792 AMOS DOOLITTLE Copper Plate Engraved Print: AMALEKITES defeated by JOSHUA
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Amos Doolittle Engraved Print “AMALEKITES defeated by JOSHUA” American Edition of MAYNARD’s “Josephus”
1792 AMOS DOOLITTLE American Revolutionary War Patriot, Colonial Artist and Engraver, Engraved Copper Plate Print titled, “The Combined Forces of The AMALEKITES defeated by JOSHUA” American Edition of MAYNARD’s “Josephus”, Signed within the plate “Doolittle Sclp.”, measuring 12” x 8”, Extremely Fine.
This biblical Engraved Copper Plate Print by Amos Doolittle, 12” x 8”, Very Fine. Engraved and printed for the American Edition of MAYNARD’s Josephus, having some faint scattered tone, sharp impression with plate outline embossed in the paper. Amos Doolittle (May 18, 1754 – January 30, 1832) was an American engraver and silversmith, known as "The Paul Revere of Connecticut." His engravings included portraits and maps, made in his New Haven, Connecticut studio. He became famous for his four engravings depicting the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which were based on his first-hand reconnaissance of the battlefield. Amos Doolittle was one of the earliest and most famous Copper plate engravers in America. This engraving is Signed within the plate “Doolittle Sclp.” at the lower right under the corner of the engraving, nicely printed and attractive for display.
Born in Cheshire, Connecticut on May 18, 1754, Doolittle became skilled in copper plate engraving through self-teaching and apprenticeship. His first published experiment with the medium began when he enlisted in the New Haven company of the Governor's Guards in 1775. Under the leadership of Captain Benedict Arnold, the company arrived in Cambridge, Massachusetts ten days after the Battles of Lexington and Concord at the start of the Revolutionary War.

Upon arriving in Cambridge, Doolittle took leave to inspect the site of the battle accompanied by Ralph Earl. Doolittle interviewed colonial militants and residents to establish the scene while Earl surveyed the site and made drawings. From these drawings, Doolittle made at least four engraved copper prints of the battle, which were advertised for sale in the December 1775 Connecticut Journal.

The success of these prints marked the beginning of Doolittle's artistic career. He was sought out by many early Americans eager to learn the art of engraving, including James Wilson. Doolittle established a shop in New Haven, Connecticut, on the present-day site of Yale University's Old Campus, from where he created portraits, maps, and bookplates.

Doolittle died on January 30, 1832 and is buried in the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven