Capture of the "Savannah" by the "U.S.S. Perry" 1861

Fritz Müller’s “Capture of the “Savannah” by the “U.S.S. Perry” depicts a dramatic maritime scene from the American Civil War. Painted in 1861, the work showcases the USS Perry capturing the Confederate ship Savannah. The artist, born in 1814 and known for his marine paintings, captures the tension of the moment with the ships’ flags and the turbulent waves. The smaller U.S.S. Perry is depicted overtaking the larger Savannah, representing the triumph of the Union Navy in the conflict.