Name/Title
1950's - Print of "Battle of Lundy's Lane" (25th July 1814) - By Canadian Artist Charles William JefferysDescription
An unframed print/poster of a painting by Canadian Artist Charles William Jeffreys of "The Battle of Lundy's Lane" originally painted in 1921 and reproduced around 1950's. The original painting is held by The Canadian War Museum. - Unknown Provinence
Date: Originally painted in 1921 and print most likely produced in 1950's
Limited Edition Status:
Originally signed: No - However handwritten notes indicate the title / artist/ and unrevised (original) British Battle Casualties
Size:
Condition: Folded / fading
Although no Lower Canada soldiers or any soldier affiliated with the antecedent units of The Canadian Grenadier Guards were present at this battle, it weas an important moment in the War of 1812 and was one of the Deadliest Battles on Canadian soil. Historically, it marked the highwater mark of the American invasion of Canada, with the American Forces lead by Brigadier General Winfield Scott. ( The Cadets Corps of the United States Military Academy at West Point wear gray and don plumed shakos for dress parades in honor of Winfield Scott’s Regulars who fought in this battle.)
ABOUT THE PAINTER / ARTIST: Charles William Jeffreys
Charles William Jefferys RCA (August 25, 1869 – October 8, 1951), also known as C. W. Jefferys, was a Canadian painter, illustrator, author, and teacher, best known as a historical illustrator. Jefferys was born in Rochester, England. He moved with his family to Toronto around 1880 and eventually became an illustrator and artist for the Toronto Globe. During World War I he was commissioned by the Canadian War Records department to paint soldiers training at Camp Petawawa and Niagara. Jefferys had an interest in Canadian history and he produced accurate and meticulous portrayals of early Canadian life.
ABOUT THE BATTLE:
The Battle of Lundy's Lane, also known as the Battle of Niagara, was a battle fought on 25 July 1814, during the War of 1812, between an invading American army and a British and Canadian army near present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war, and one of the deadliest battles ever fought in Canada, with over 1,731 casualties including 258 killed.
The two armies fought each other to a stalemate; neither side held firm control of the field following the engagement. However, the casualties suffered by the Americans precipitated their withdrawal, and the British held the strategic initiative.
REVISED CASUALTIES FIGURES:
The British official casualty return had 84 killed, 559 wounded, 42 captured, and 193 missing. The Americans captured 19 British officers and 150 other ranks, giving a revised British casualty total of 84 killed, 559 wounded, 169 captured, and 55 missing.
The original American official casualty return, dated 30 July 1814, gave 171 dead, 572 wounded, and 117 missing but the missing figure was revised down to 110.Context
British / Canadian casualties: 84 killed, 559 wounded, 42 captured, 193 missingCreated By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
July 13, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 7, 2025
