The U.S. Frigate United States Capturing His Britannic Majesty's Frigate Macedonian

1815

Samuel Seymour, after Thomas Birch

Associated Names
Samuel Seymour

Artist, American, active 1797 - 1823

James Webster

Publisher, American

Thomas Birch

Artist After, American, born England, 1779 - 1859

The image shows a maritime scene with two ships in a naval battle. The horizon is low, depicting the sea and sky. The ships, waves, rigging, and sails are detailed, with a color palette of blues, aquamarine, browns, creams, whites, grays, reds, and blues. Smoke from the ships' guns indicates firing.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lawrence E. Gichner, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1963; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1963

  • [no exhibition title], The White House, Washington, DC, 1963-1965

Inscriptions

text at bottom in plate:
Painted by T. Birch. A.C.S.A. / The Macedonian had 36 killed and 68 wounded / Fought Octr. 25th. 1812 / The United States had 5 killed and 7 wounded / Engraved by S. Seymour / This Representation of the U.S. Frigate United States, Stephen Decatur Esqr. Commander, Capturing His Britannic Majesty's Frigate Macedonian, John S. Carden Esqr. Commander / Is respectfully inscribed to Capt Stephen Decatur his Officers and Gallant Crew by their devoted humble servant / James Webster. / Subscription Price $5.00

Wikidata ID

Q77013088

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