Amos Doolittle (1754-1832): The Reverie of Connecticut Amos Doolittle, born in Cheshire, Connecticut on May 18, 1754, stands as a pivotal figure in American art history—specifically, the visual record of the Revolutionary War. More than just an engraver and silversmith, he was “the Revere of Connecticut,” earning this moniker for his masterful depictions of Lexington and Concord, images that captured the genesis of America’s fight for independence with unparalleled immediacy. His legacy resides not merely in his technical skill but also in his role as a chronicler of a transformative moment…