Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and galleys on the 16th Augt. 1776.

Object summary

Title: Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and galleys on the 16th Augt. 1776.
Object ID: CC-N-0139
Date made: 1800-1899
Place made: United States, New York, New York
Lithographer: Hayward & Co
Painter: Serres, Dominick I
Publisher: Valentine, David Thomas
Original draughtsman: Wallace, James
Object type: Lithograph
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

Hand-colored lithograph depicting a naval battle with two ships at left aflame, and several rowboats on the water. A coastal settlement is visible in the left-hand background. The lithographer attribution, title, and draughtsmanship attribution are all printed in the lower margin.