The United States Capturing the Macedonian

Object summary

Title: The United States Capturing the Macedonian
Object ID: CC-D-0056
Date made: 1812
Place made: United States
Painter (after): Birch, Thomas
Engraver: Seymour, Samuel
Publisher: Webster, James
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

An engraving of a naval battle after a painting by Thomas Birch.

"This representation of the U.S. friate United States, Stephen Decatur, Esqr. Commander, capturing His 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."