Battle between the "Constitution" and the "Guerriere". From the original picture in the possession of the Publishers.

Object summary

Title: Battle between the "Constitution" and the "Guerriere". From the original picture in the possession of the Publishers.
Object ID: CC-N-0379
Date made: 1858
Place made: United States, New York
Painter: Chappel, Alonzo
Publisher: Johnson, Fry, & Co.
Engraver: Smillie, James D.
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

Engraving based on a Chappel painting of the action on 19 August 1812. The Constitution is visible in bow view at left, sails tattered and flag still flying. At right and behind, in side view, the Guerriere floats with all her masts broken and smoke rising up from her side. Another floating mast-piece appears in the right-hand foreground.

Title and production information printed in lower margin.