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Stephen Decatur

Artist
Thomas Sully, 19 Jun 1783 - 5 Nov 1872
Sitter
Stephen Decatur Jr., 5 Jan 1779 - 22 Mar 1820
Date
1814
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
238.8 × 167.6cm (94 × 66")
Topic
Exterior\Waterscape\Seascape
Weapon\Sword
Exterior\Architecture
Architecture\Column
Costume\Dress Accessory\Epaulet
Stephen Decatur Jr.: Male
Stephen Decatur Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer
Stephen Decatur Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\War of 1812
Stephen Decatur Jr.: Civilian awards\Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Credit Line
Owner: Public Design Commission of the City of New York

This record is part of the Catalog of American Portraits, a research archive of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Permission to reproduce images (if available) must be obtained from the portrait owner. Please note that if an owner is listed above, this information may not be current.

Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NY850022
Data Source
Catalog of American Portraits