* Ambroise-Louis Garneray 1783-1857

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Description

Ambroise-Louis Garneray
The "Hornet" and the "Peacock"
signed GARNERAY, l.r.
oil on panel
14 3/4 by 20 in.
37.5 by 50.8 cm.

Catalogue Note

Off the coast of Brazil, on February 24, 1813, the Hornet, an American ship commanded by Captain Lawrence, attacked the English brigg, the Peacock. Within fifteen minutes the English ship was sinking and struck her colors. Thirteen of her own crew and tree American seamen went down with the ship.