Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
C08.516 |
Title |
USS United States in battle with HMS Macedonian, 1812 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Description |
Oil on canvas of 2 frigates in battle; at left a British ship partially dismasted, at right a US ship under full sail firing; choppy seas; blue sky with pinkish clouds. Unsigned. In gilded frame. On stretcher on back is sticker: "Richardson #1" |
Year Range from |
1820 |
Year Range to |
1860 |
Artist |
Unknown |
Dimensions |
H-18.125 W-24 inches |
Material |
Oil on canvas |
Place of Origin |
Probably United States |
Provenance |
Unknown. Painting is a copy of a print of a 1813 Thomas Birch painting of this scene. |
People |
Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820 |
Search Terms |
Macedonia (Ship) United States (Ship) |
Subjects |
Painting Oil War of 1812 |