Winslow Homer
The Approach of the British Pirate 'Alabama'

The Approach of the British Pirate 'Alabama'

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The Approach of the British Pirate 'Alabama'
ArtistAmerican, 1836–1910
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Approach of the British Pirate 'Alabama'
  • from Harper's Weekly, 25 April 1863
Date1863
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 13 3/4 × 9 1/8 in. (34.9 × 23.1 cm)
 Sheet: 15 13/16 × 10 13/16 in. (40.2 × 27.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Winslow Homer Graphics
Object number75.710
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1975; given to MFAH, 1975.
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printer bottom left on the plate "HOMER Del"

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