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Capture of the H. B. M. Sloop-of-War Frolic by the U.S. Sloop-of-War Wasp
Capture of the H. B. M. Sloop-of-War Frolic by the U.S. Sloop-of-War Wasp
Artist/Maker (1779 - 1851)

Capture of the H. B. M. Sloop-of-War Frolic by the U.S. Sloop-of-War Wasp

ca. 1815-1820
Oil on canvas
Overall: 28 x 36 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 71.1 x 91.8 x 2.2 cm )
Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Esquire
1948.577
Birch's first view of this subject was probably commissioned by Nicholas Biddle of Philadelphia, whose brother James served as first lieutenant on the Wasp during the battle. According to a 1955 letter from Colonel Nicholas Biddle of Philadelphia to Henry O. Havemeyer, the Society's painting once belonged to Biddle's father, Edward. The senior Biddle had either sold the painting to Herbert Cragg (Pratt), from whom Mr. Havemeyer later purchased it.
DescriptionMarine view that depicts the boarding and capture of the British, Frolic, by the U.S. Wasp.
ClassificationsPAINTINGS
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after 1816
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Capture of H.B.M. Sloop 'Frolic' by U.S. Sloop of War 'Wasp'
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Francis Kearney
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1977.87
Image Not Available for Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
William Strickland
ca. 1812
1925.130
Image Not Available for Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
W. A. S.
1828
1963.139
Image Not Available for Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
Capture of H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Frolic" by the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp"
William Strickland
ca. 1812
1925.129
Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" and H.M.S. "Cyane" and H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Levant"
Engagement Between the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" and H.M.S. "Cyane" and H.B.M. Sloop-of-War "Levant"
Thomas Birch
ca. 1815
1925.136
Image Not Available for Engagement Between the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Hornet" and H.B.M. Brig "Peacock"
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George Thresher
1813
1963.182
Escape of the U.S. Frigate "Constitution"
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Thomas Birch
1838
1908.5
Image Not Available for Capture of the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp" by H.M.S. "Poictiers"
Capture of the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Wasp" by H.M.S. "Poictiers"
Unidentified artist
ca. 1812
1963.64