November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
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“Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie, September the 10th. 1813. Representing the position of the two Fleets, at the moment when the Niagara is pushing through the enemy’s line, pouring her thunder upon them from both broadsides, and forcing them to surrender in succession to the American Flag. Commodore Perry having a short time before left the Lawrence in a small boat, amidst a tremendous fire from the British Squadron, and hoisted his Flag on board the Niagara. The Lawrence is seen at a distance disabled. Drawn by J. J. Barralet. Engraved by B. Tanner. Entered according to an Act of Congress the 14th. day of October 1814 by Benjamin Tanner of the State of Pennsylvania.” Third State. Hand-colored, line engraving, 17-1/4" x 24-3/4" platemark (18-3/4" x 25" view), within matted and glazed frame. The first and arguably the finest, of the contemporary views of this decisive naval battle, was a collaboration between two Philadelphia artists of note, Irish-born drawing-master John James Barralet (circa 1747-1815) and engraver Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848), completed and copyrighted a month after the action. Stauffer 3138. Olds 239. Smith 127. CONDITION: Very good with original coloring and extremely light toning to paper; not examined out of frame, but visual examination confirms that print is not laid-down. JLK
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Item Dimensions: 32 - 1/2 x 26 - 1/2"