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circa 1850

Sartain, John (1808-1897)

Print

Title: Engraving of Joseph Hopkinson.

Adhered to scrapbook mount. Adhered to lower right is typed biographical note. Based on the ca. 1810 portrait by Thomas Sully.

GLC02453.55

circa 1810

Unknown

Engraving

Title: Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship

One engraving entitled "Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship" dated circa 1810. Features a group of enslaved people on a beach with a ship in the background. The group is bracketed by two white men.

GLC09791.06

22 May 1810

Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815)

Print

Title: [Engraving of Samuel Barrington]

An engraving of Samuel Barrington, famed British Admiral.

GLC02542.32.20

1812

Seymour, Samuel

Print

Title: Brilliant Naval Victory [engraving of the USS Constitution]

title continues: "With the U. States Frigate Constitution of 44 Guns, Cap'n. Hull, & the English Frigate Guerriere of 38 Guns, Cap'n. L'acres, in which action Cap'n. Hull lost 7 men killed, & 7 wounded, & his B. M.'s ship was sunk; besides her loss of 15 men killed, 62 wounded, & 24 missing; August 20, 1812. After closing the action was 30 minu[te]s." Depicts one ship flying 4 American flags, surrounded by smaller boats filled with soldiers, and another ship engulfed in flame, smoke billowing above it. Hand colored. Published by J.

GLC04523

circa 1812

Unknown

Sketch

Title: [Unidentified drawing]

Unknown what the drawing represents. It accompanied two documents dealing with Cape Vincent, New York, during the War of 1812 (see GLC03540.01 and GLC03540.02).

GLC03540.03

1812

Bowen, A. (fl. 1812)

Print

Title: A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages

Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812.

GLC03798

circa 1812-1821

Paradise, John Wesley (1809-1862)

Engraving

Title: to Edward Dorr Griffin

Engraving by Paradise based on a painting by Waldo & Jewett (Samuel Lovett Waldo and William Jewett). Possibly originally created in New York. Date of creation inferred; possibly created between the time Jewett joined Waldo as a partner (roughly 1812) and Boudinot's death (1821).

GLC08882.02

1813

Jeakes, Joseph (fl. 1812-1813)

Print

Title: His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

13 August 1813

Birch, Thomas (fl. 1813)

Print

Title: U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

GLC03284

1814

Blood, T. (fl. 1814)

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William Wilberforce

A portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russel R.A.. The engraving is mounted in a matte for framing.

GLC09791.0013

1814

Charles, William (1776-1820)

Print

Title: Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians.

War of 1812. Ridiculing the citizens of Alexandria, VA, for failing to resist the British after they had seized the city in 1814. They are represented by the cowering figures on the left, pleading "don't be too hard with us. You know we were always friendly, even in the time of our Embargo." Johnny Bull meanwhile demands "all your Flour - All your Tobacco - All your Provisions...," etc., as part of the "Terms of Capitulation," excepting "Porter" and "Perry," a pun on the popular drinks and the formidable Comm.

GLC09389

1814

Charles, William (1776-1820)

Print

Title: John Bull and the Baltimoreans

War of 1812. Portraying the repulsion of the Royal Army at Fort McHenry and the gallant performance of the American militia there. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.

GLC09390

1814

Charles, William (1776-1820)

Print

Title: John Bull making a new Batch of Ships to send to the Lakes.

War of 1812. A satire on British attempts to recover from the losses incurred in naval engagements on Lake Erie during 1813 & 1814. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.

GLC09391

1814

Blood, T. (fl. 1814)

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William Wilberforce

One portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russell R.A. dated 1814.

GLC09791.07

5 June 1814

Croker, Thomas Crofton (1798-1854)

Sketch

Title: Myrtleville Island from the Strand road to []

Sketch of Myrtleville Bay and the surrounding area in County Cork, Ireland. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.

GLC02542.32.26

circa 1815

Lee, John T. (fl. 1815)

Print

Title: View of... the... action between HMS Shannon and USF Chesapeake

Hand-colored aquatint published by G. Webster. The battle was fought near Boston. (Title is abbreviated here.)

GLC01853

1815/04/16

Carnes, W. (fl.1815)

Print

Title: Massacre of the American Prisoners of War at Dartmoor Prison...

Diagram in perspective. War of 1812 depiction of the Somersetshire Militia attack upon American P.O.W.'s on April 6, 1815. Engraving with handcoloring added to the uniforms of the Americans and British. Artist W. Carnes; Engraved by G.G. Smith

GLC06953

1815-1860

Smith, Henry W. (engraver)

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Andrew Johnson]

Johnson's signature appears on engraving. Unable to determine authenticity.

GLC00496.118.02

1815-1860

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Seated man in top hat, and person with harp on reverse side; graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.096

n.d.

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Cavalier-looking man [European explorer] armed with a musket and sword with native Americans. A ship appears anchored in the background.

Iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.205

n.d.

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Seated, females draped in togas with staffs on one side; reverse side standing draped figures; graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.206

n.d.

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Reclining female figure with face covered; graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.207

n.d.

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Two figures, one reclining viewing a bust; graphite; laid paper.

GLC06343.208

n.d.

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Standing and seated female figures with pedestal and figures on reverse; graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.209

n.d.

Ward, John Q. A.

Sketch

Title: Two sketches: reclining figures [soldiers?] with another kneeling beside reclining one, "Schuberts"; graphite.

GLC06343.210

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