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Fight Between the U.S. Frigate President and H.B.M. Endymion, January 15, 1814

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sea battle. Two large ships in the foreground, both with three masts and multiple sails, one on the right with a flag on top of the tallest mast. The ship on the right has a hull with two rows of cannons. Smaller ships on the left with two masts and sails. The sea around the ships is choppy and dark. The sky is cloudy and dark. The title of the image is "Fight Between the U.S. Frigate President and H.B.M. Endymion, January 15, 1814". The image appears to be a painting by Thomas Chambers.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1814–30
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
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