['The fire on the Wharves of Algiers, shortly after the commencement of the Bombardment by the Anglo-Dutch Fleet, 27 August 1816', 'Four Episodes during the Presence of the Anglo-Dutch Fleet in the Bay of Algiers, 26 to 27 August 1816'] 1816 - 1820

This oil painting by Nicolaas Baur depicts the bombardment of Algiers by an Anglo-Dutch fleet in 1816. The artist, known for his maritime scenes, captures the drama of the event in a smoky, fiery sky with the burning Wharves of Algiers in the foreground. The scene, filled with warships and smoke, is a testament to the power and chaos of naval warfare.