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NEVIS: CONSTELLATION, 1799. The L Insurgent (left) hauls down her tricolor
NEVIS: CONSTELLATION, 1799.
The L Insurgent (left) hauls down her tricolor and surrenders to the American frigate USS Constellation off of the island of Nevis in the West Indies on 9 February 1799 during the undeclared war with France. Contemporary aquatint
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Media ID 12225485
1799 Aquatint Battle Caribbean Sea Chaos February Frigate Ocean Republican Tricolor Sailing Ship Surrender Nevis Uss Constellation
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, titled "NEVIS: CONSTELLATION, 1799. The L Insurgent (left) hauls down her tricolor," showcases a pivotal moment in maritime history. Witness the surrender of the L'Insurgent to the USS Constellation off the coast of Nevis in the West Indies on 9 February 1799. This beautiful print, featuring the artwork from Granger Art on Demand (140_1677231), is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.5cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
"NEVIS: CONSTELLATION, 1799. The L Insurgent (left) hauls down her tricolor and surrenders to the American frigate USS Constellation off of the island of Nevis in the West Indies on 9 February 1799 during the undeclared war with France. Contemporary aquatint". This print captures a historic moment at sea during the late 18th century. In this chaotic scene, we witness an intense battle between two powerful naval vessels amidst the vast expanse of the Caribbean Sea. On one side, we see the French frigate L'Insurgente defiantly flying its Republican Tricolor flag, symbolizing their allegiance to revolutionary France. However, fate had different plans for L'Insurgente as it faces off against its formidable opponent - the American frigate USS Constellation. As tensions rise and cannons roar, it becomes evident that victory is not on L'Insurgente's side. Realizing their impending defeat, they make a fateful decision - hauling down their tricolor flag in surrender. The significance of this event cannot be understated as it occurred during an undeclared war between America and France. This dramatic encounter showcases both maritime prowess and political tension that characterized this era. Preserved through a contemporary aquatint technique, this artwork transports us back in time to witness this historical clash firsthand. It serves as a reminder of our shared past and highlights how art can capture pivotal moments in history for generations to
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