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Images courtesy of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Felton Bequest, 1922 (left) and the National Gallery of Ireland, Purchased, 1992 (part Lane Fund) Photo © National Gallery of Ireland (right)

Richard Mansergh St. George

Irish soldier and artist Richard Mansergh St. George fought on the side of the British and was seriously injured at the Battle of Germantown. His life and the art he created and commissioned provides a unique perspective of the physical and emotional toll of the Revolution.

Portrait of Richard St. George
Virtual Exhibit

Cost of Revolution

Follow the story of Irish soldier and artist Richard Mansergh St. George, whose personal trauma and untimely death provide a window into the entangled histories of the American Revolution of 1776 and the Irish Revolution of 1798.

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In the Collection

Two paintings in the Museum's collection, both commissioned by Richard Mansergh St. George and painted by Italian artist Xavier della Gatta depict traumatic moments from St. George's wartime experiences.

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Museum of the American Revolution 
Online Collection

Battle of Germantown

This artwork by Italian painter Xavier della Gatta depicts a scene from the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777.
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Breaking Down Xavier della Gatta's Battle of Germantown Painting

British Army officer Richard St. George worked with Italian artist Xavier della Gatta to create the painting of the Battle of Germantown.
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Museum of the American Revolution 
Online Collection

Battle of Paoli

This artwork by Italian painter Xavier della Gatta depicts a scene from the Battle of Paoli on September 21, 1777.
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Breaking Down Xavier della Gatta's Battle of Paoli Painting

British Army officer Richard St. George remembered Paoli as a “nocturnal bloody scene” and helped create the detailed painting of the battle.
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Explore More

Learn more about Richard St. George's life and legacy with a theatrical performance and lecture.

Seth Reichgott as Richard St George
 

"Meet Richard St. George" Performance

Watch the original first-person theatrical performance portraying Irish soldier and artist Richard St. George, produced in conjunction with our special exhibit, Cost of Revolution.
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Cost of Revolution

Martin Myrone: From Gainsborough to Gothic Nightmares

Watch Tate Britain curator Dr. Martin Myrone explore the extraordinary life and art of Richard St. George in its art historical context
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