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Watercolor
Untitled ("No. 1. The commencement of the action on the Reindeer weathering the Wasp and passing ahead of her, when both vessels open their bow guns.")
John T. Serres
1800-1825
Description
The engagement between USS Wasp and HMS Reindeer took place in the English Channel on June 28, 1814. The Wasp sank the Reindeer in less than thirty minutes.
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
John T. Serres (Artist)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Watercolor
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1957.0643.001 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0643.001 A
Object Name
Watercolor
Title
Untitled ("No. 1. The commencement of the action on the Reindeer weathering the Wasp and passing ahead of her, when both vessels open their bow guns.")
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
John T. Serres (Artist)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1800-1825
Subject(s)
- Military
- Naval history
- Seascape
- War of 1812
Materials
- Watercolor
- Paper (wove)
Construction Description
Three-ply Bristol paper, all linen rag.
Dimensions (inches)
17.2 (H) x 21.6 (W) x 13.9 (Image H) x 18 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.7 (H) x 54.8 (W) x 35.4 (Image H) x 45.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom.
Edition Watermark
Lower left: "W TURNER, 1807"; upper left: "J WHATMAN, 1807"; upper right: "J WHATMAN 1807 (partial)"
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors