Paul Revere Jr.

Paul Revere Jr. was an American printmaker and engraver whose documented active period spanned from 1745 to 1774. A crucial figure during the Colonial and Revolutionary eras, his work is held in prestigious institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. The database confirms four significant Paul Revere Jr. prints, in addition to a preserved manuscript item, Paul Revere's Autograph.

The documented prints often served both political and documentary functions, capturing key figures and volatile historical events leading up to the Revolution. Noteworthy prints held in collections include the portrait The Hon-ble. John Hancock, Esq-r. and the historical portrait Philip King of Mount Hope.

Revere is most recognized for his representations of contemporary political controversy. The most prominent print represented in collections is the widely circulated and inflammatory depiction of the conflict titled The Boston Massacre, or, The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street, Boston on March 5, 1770 by a party of the 29th Regiment. A related, shorter version, The Boston Massacre, is also documented.

The historical significance of these works establishes their museum-quality status. As foundational American images, many of these key prints have entered the public domain, allowing institutions and researchers access to high-quality prints for scholarly study and general public viewing.