Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Capture of the Algerian Frigate "Mashuda" by the American Squadron Under Command of Commodore Stephen Decatur.
Object Number:
1963.161
Date:
1815
Medium:
Brown ink and wash, watercolor, and green gouache on two pieces of paper, laid on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 7/8 x 22 7/8 in. ( 47.9 x 58.1 cm )
frame: 27 x 30 x 1 1/4 in. ( 68.6 x 76.2 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
inscriptions: Olds # 840
Inscriptions:
Inscribed in Arabic in North African style along lower edge on separate piece of paper in brown ink (in translation): "This is the figth of Hamid with the Americans. The size of the American force was four frigates, a sloop-of-war, and four brigs or schooners. The battle lasted about five hours. June 1815."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
