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Engraving "Bon Homme Richard" Sea Battle; matted; framed; under glass; molded wooden frame.Battle during the American Revolution (1775-1783) in which American Captain of the Bonhomme Richard, John Paul Jones (1747-1792) attacked the British Frigate Serapis commanded by Captain Richard Pearson (1731- 1806; Battle concluded in American victory.
engravings (prints)
engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
glass (material)
wood (plant material)
paint (coating)
maritime history
battles
battleships
Engraving
Revolutionary War
John Paul Jones
Engraving
""The Desperate Fight of Captn Pearson of the Serapis & Paul Jones, Commander of the Bon Homme Richard"; "Richd Paton Pinscit"; "John B(?)dell 1781"; Daniel Lerpinier Sculp(?)"" (Engraved)
Unknown
21 5/8 x 28 3/8 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.769
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