Mirror with sea battle scene from the War of 1812 1815

This 1815 American mirror features a painted scene of a sea battle from the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and Great Britain. The scene is painted in an oval frame and set within a larger frame with an ornate gilded design. This mirror is an example of a popular decorative style in the early 19th century, and its inclusion of a historical event likely reflects the patriotic fervor of the period.