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The Capture of Major Andre

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The Capture of Major Andre

Thomas Sully painting (1812) depicting the capture of Major John Andre by three American militiamen near Tarrytown, September 23, 1780. Andre was carrying plans of West Point's defenses hidden in his stockings.

Date: 1812 (depicting 1780 event) Location: Tarrytown, NY Type: painting Subjects: Major John Andre, American militiamen, horse, wooded area

Source: Worcester Art Museum / Wikimedia Commons License: Public domain

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