Macdonough's victory on Lake Champlain and defeat of the British Army at Plattsburg by Genl. Macomb, Sept. 17th 1814 / painted by H. Reinagle ; engraved by B. Tanner.
Summary
Print shows the naval battle that ensued on Sept. 11, 1814, between American forces commanded by Thomas Macdonough and British forces commanded by Captain George Downie. The Americans emerged victorious and the British retreated to Canada, bringing their northern campaign in the War of 1812 to an end.
Exhibited: "1812 : A Nation Emerges" at the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C., 2012-2013.
Tags
Date
01/01/1816
Contributors
Tanner, Benjamin, 1775-1848, engraver
Reinagle, Hugh, 1788-1834, artist
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.