Defeat of the English Boat Guerriere by the American Boat Constitution
This seascape was done by an unknown artist. The painting depicts the victory of the USS Constitution over the HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812. The painting shows the Guerriere with broken masts and smoke and fire consuming the defeated ship.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date of Work
- ca.1820-40
- Medium
- oil paint
- Type
- Painting
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association