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Capture of H.B.M. Sloop 'Frolic' by U.S. Sloop of War 'Wasp'

Capture of H.B.M. Sloop 'Frolic' by U.S. Sloop of War 'Wasp'
Title
Capture of H.B.M. Sloop 'Frolic' by U.S. Sloop of War 'Wasp'
Date 
19th century
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Francis Kearney
Medium 
Oil on canvas
Dimensions 
Overall: 25 x 30 1/4 in. ( 63.5 x 76.8 cm )
Credit Line 
Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number 
1977.87
Gallery Label 
An ink drawing of this encounter by Kearney was exhibited at Philadelphia in July 1813.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.