Museum Collections
Luce Center
Escape of H.M.S. Belvidera from the U.S. Frigate President
Object Number:
1963.58
Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 22 in. ( 40.6 x 55.9 cm )
Framed: 18 3/4 × 24 × 2 1/8 in. (47.6 × 61 × 5.4 cm)
Marks:
signed: lower left: "T. Buttersworth."
Description:
Marine view of the first naval action of the War of 1812; U.S. Frigate President pictured at right, exchanging cannon fire with the Belvidera; other ships of the pursuing American squadron are in the distance.
Gallery Label:
This painting was purchased by the donor from the Old Print Shop, New York City, in 1959.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.