Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0039 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1866 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 18.3 cm, Width: 27.2 cm Order a Copy
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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