The Constitution and Guerriere–Fought August 19th, 1812–The The Guerriere had 15 men killed and 63 wounded–The Constitution had 7 men killed and 7 wounded 1848
nathanielcurrier
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, lithograph, print
landscape illustration sketch
drawing
toned paper
light pencil work
ink painting
lithograph
ship
pencil sketch
coloured pencil
pen-ink sketch
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
"The Constitution and Guerriere" is a chromolithograph print created by Nathaniel Currier in 1848. It depicts the famous naval battle between the USS Constitution and the British frigate HMS Guerriere, which took place during the War of 1812. The scene shows the two ships engaged in close combat, with smoke and fire billowing from the decks. Currier's work is a powerful visual representation of a pivotal moment in American naval history, and it captures the drama and intensity of the fight between the two ships. This work is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing the importance of this battle and its enduring place in American history.
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