Robert Rogers Engraving
Circa 1780 — Frame: 12¼ x 9½ inches; sight: 6 x 3¾ inches
 
An engraved portrait of Robert Rogers, produced in the late eighteenth century and reflecting
European interest in notable figures of North American frontier warfare. The print presents Rogers in formal military dress, emphasizing his reputation as a commander skilled in irregular and reconnaissance-based combat.
 
Rogers is best known for his leadership of Rogers’ Rangers during the French and Indian War, a unit renowned for its effectiveness in frontier warfare. His published Journals further established his reputation, documenting both his campaigns and the tactical methods associated with ranger operations. Portrait engravings of this type helped circulate the likenesses of prominent colonial military figures to a European audience.
 
Condition: Very fine.