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The Memorable Engagement of Capt. Pearson of the Serapis
1780
Lepiniere & Fittler; John Boydell; Richard Paton
England: London
Engraving on paper with watercolor
sheet: 19-1/2"h x 23-3/4"w
Special Acquisitions Fund
78.74.12

Serapis and Bon Homme Richard colored engraving (blue, orange and red); shows battle scene of the Serapis & Bon Homme Richard; across bottom: "Richard Paton pinxit/ J. Boydell excudit 1781/ Lerpiniere & Fittler sculpture"; in English and French, listing of results of battle; central panel reads: "The Memorable Engagement of Capt. Pearson of the Serapis/ with Paul Jones of the Bon Homme Richard and his squadron, Sept. 23, 1779. To Sir Richard Pearson, whose bravery & conduct saved the Baltic Fleet under his Convoy though obliged to submit to a much superior force, this representation of that action, is with great respect enscribed by his most obedient servant, Richard Paton. Published Dec. 12, 1780 by John Boydell, engraver in Cheapside, London."