Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Le Combat Naval--Gloire Americaine |
Place of Origin |
France, Paris |
Artist or Maker |
Camillieri, Nicolas (b.1762 or 1773-1860) |
Date |
c. 1812 |
Materials |
Watercolor on Paper |
Dimension Details |
Height: 20 1/4" Width: 28 1/8" |
Description |
Considered a major victory for the Americans in the War of 1812, the December 29, 1812 battle between the USS "Constitution" and the English "Java" became a popular visual subject for both American and European audiences. In this view of the battle, the "Java" is shown on the right with masts broken and holes in her sails. The "Constitution," flying two American flags, is shown firing upon the British ship from the left. The title and an inscription in French are beneath the image, and it is signed in the lower right: N Camillieri. Nicolas Camillieri was a prolific Maltese painter who worked in Malta and Marseilles and specialized in ship portraits. He painted for both European and American patrons. |
Provenance |
James Wilson Sold to The Dietrich American Foundation (Elinor Gordon, Villanova, Pennsylvania, agent), 1971 |
Object Name |
Watercolor |
Object ID |
7.7.846 |
Search Terms |
paintings |