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The Death of Captain James Lawrence on Board the Chesapeake, June 1st 1813

The Death of Captain James Lawrence on Board the Chesapeake, June 1st 1813
Artist
Ralph Rawdon, 1790 - 1860
Publisher
Shelton & Kensett, active 1813 - 1817
Sitter
James Lawrence, 1 Oct 1781 - 1 Jun 1813
Date
1814
Type
Print
Medium
Engraving on paper
Dimensions
Image: 27.6 x 35.1cm (10 7/8 x 13 13/16")
Sheet: 29.4 x 40.3cm (11 9/16 x 15 7/8")
Mat: 55.9 x 71.1cm (22 x 28")
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Military
Nature & Environment\Clouds
Weapon\Sword
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Tricorne
Exterior\Ship
Home Furnishings\Clock
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
Weapon\Cannon
Symbols & Motifs\Banner
James Lawrence: Male
James Lawrence: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\War of 1812
James Lawrence: Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.93.126
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view