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KN-126 Painting of "The Memorable Engagement of Captain Pearson of the SERAPIS with Paul Jones of the BON HOMME RICHARD and his squadron, September 23, 1779."

Painting of "The Memorable Engagement of Captain Pearson of the SERAPIS with Paul Jones of the BON HOMME RICHARD and his squadron, September 23, 1779."
Title: Painting of "The Memorable Engagement of Captain Pearson of the SERAPIS with Paul Jones of the BON HOMME RICHARD and his squadron, September 23, 1779."
Caption: Painting of "The Memorable Engagement of Captain Pearson of the SERAPIS with Paul Jones of the BON HOMME RICHARD and his squadron, September 23, 1779." (First View). Oil on canvas, 20" x 45", by Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842). Painting in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum Collection, Gift of the U.S. Naval Institute in 1949.
Description: Painting in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum Collection, Gift of the U.S. Naval Institute in 1949.color
Catalog #: KN-126
Copyright Owner: National Archives
Original Creator: Painting by Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842)
Original Date: 1779-09-23
After this Year: 1770
Before this Year: 1779
Original Medium: Color Painting, Color Photo
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