A view in America in 1778 [graphic]Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmakerAugt. 1, 1778.engA scene before an American fort and palisade, perhaps depicting the indifference of Congress to the sufferings of American soldiers and the pro-slavery attitude of the Americans. A black man lies wounded in the foreground, surrounded by cannon balls. An officer gestures towards him with his hat, turning to a man on the left (possibly meant to represent a Congressman) who is wearing a fur coat, large feathered hat, and is smoking a pipe. To the right of the officer an American soldier points and smiles towards three "Death or Liberty" men, all with grim features and ragged clothesTitle from item.Signed in lower left of image, MD, i.e. Matthias Darly.