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Constitution and Guerriere
John Rubens Smith (English (worked in the United States), 1775–1849)
After: Michele Felice Cornè (American (born in Italy), 1752–1845)
After: Michele Felice Cornè (American (born in Italy), 1752–1845)
1812
Medium/Technique
Aquatint, with hand coloring
Dimensions
Sheet: 25.8 x 34.9 cm (10 3/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number62.73
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik (1962) cat. 192
DescriptionPlate 2: Close Engagement.
InscriptionsInscribed below: Plate 2d. / Painted by Michael Cornee under Directions from Commodore Hull & Catp. Morris. / CLOSE ENGAGEMENT. / The Constitution in 15 Minutes fire carries away La Guerrieres Mizen Mast. / Novd. 1st. 1812 Published according to Act of Congress & Engraved by J.R. Smith Boston.
ProvenanceBequest to MFA of Maxim Karolik, New Port, June 8, 1964; accessioned Feb. 14, 1962