John Christian Schetky
The Commencement of the Action between H.M.S. Avon and the U.S.S. Wasp

The Commencement of the Action between H.M.S. Avon and the U.S.S. Wasp

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The Commencement of the Action between H.M.S. Avon and the U.S.S. Wasp
ArtistScottish, 1778–1874
CultureScottish
Titles
  • The Commencement of the Action between H.M.S. Avon and the U.S.S. Wasp
Dateafter 1812
PlaceUnited States
MediumInk and gouache over graphite on wove paper
DimensionsSheet: 15 1/2 × 20 in. (39.4 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.62.1.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Sully Corridor
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Provenance[Hirschl and Adler Galleries, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1962; given to MFAH.

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