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Amos Doolittle

1754 – 1832

American artist

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Lived 1754 – 1832 (aged 77). Amos Doolittle was an American copper engraver, silversmith, exlibrist and painter.

Amos Doolittle (May 18, 1754 – January 30, 1832) was an American engraver and silversmith, known as "The 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.

Life and work Born in Cheshire, Connecticut on May 18, 1754, Doolittle developed his skills in copper engraving through self-study and apprenticeship. His first published work in the medium emerged during his enlistment 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, marking the outset of the Revolutionary War. 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.

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Who was Amos Doolittle?

American artist (1754–1832)

When was Amos Doolittle born?

Amos Doolittle was born on 18 May 1754 in Cheshire.

When did Amos Doolittle die?

Amos Doolittle died on 30 January 1832 in Cheshire, New Haven.

What was Amos Doolittle's occupation?

Amos Doolittle was a copper engraver, silversmith, exlibrist and painter.

What nationality was Amos Doolittle?

Amos Doolittle was American.

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· Wikipedia: Amos Doolittle

· Wikidata: Q4747853

· DBpedia: Amos Doolittle

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