Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

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GLC#
GLC08878.0039-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1866
Author/Creator
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Title
Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
1 print : b&w Height: 18.3 cm, Width: 27.2 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French sailors struggle to stay afloat atop Guerriere's sinking mast. Engraved by James D. Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

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