Kings Mountain 1780

Paintings from Kings Mountain 1780

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Kings Mountain 1780'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE or on the photo of Graham at work for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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Painting from the Osprey book 'Kings Mountain 1780' by Graham Turner

The Siege of Mackay's Trading Post Ref: GT427A

Loyalist militia, supported by Cherokee and Creek warriors, fight off the attacking patriot militia near the start of the four-day fight over the trading post.

Original gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £795.00

The Muster of the Overmountain Men Ref: GT427B

The Muster of the Overmountain Men at Sycamore Shoals in what is now Tennessee.

Original gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £795.00

The Charge of the Provincials at Kings Mountain Ref: GT427C

Patriot militiamen withdraw as loyalist provincial soldiers under Abraham DePeyster make their first charge.

Original gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £795.00

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Kings Mountain 1780 Ref: CAM427
The Tide Turns in the South

by David Smith

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
An in-depth look at the battle that saw the American Overmountain Men come together and defeat the British Loyalist army, turning the tide of the war.

By 1780, the British strategy of subduing the South by mobilizing Loyalist forces appeared to be working following the capture of Charleston and the destruction of General Gates' Grand Army at Camden. Major Patrick Ferguson was appointed to raise forces and soon amassed a small army of more than 4,000 men, with which the South Carolina backcountry was cowed. It appeared Britain had a firm grip on South Carolina and Georgia, prompting a move into North Carolina.

Ferguson, commanding only a fraction of his Loyalists, was given the job of screening the advance of the main British army under Cornwallis, but his actions in the backcountry caught the attention of the fiercely independent "Overmountain Men." Roused into action by a handful of charismatic leaders, the Overmountain Men joined forces with Patriot militia and set off to find the Loyalists. After a grueling march of more than 300 miles, they caught up to them at Kings Mountain and annihilated Ferguson's command.

With detailed maps, diagrams, and illustrations, this well-researched book by expert author David Smith dives into Britain's plans for the area, the events that drove the Overmountain Men to band together and the final battle that saw the Loyalists defeated.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published 23rd April 2026

Price: £16.99

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