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Description
Painting of the Battle of Tripoli which took place on July 25, 1804. The Constitution was commanded by Edward Preble. This painting is signed "J. Proctor, Portland, Maine" and was created about 1830.
The painting is based on the 1804 print by John B. Guerrazzi. (see MMN # 13204)
About This Item
- Title: Battle of Tripoli, July 25, 1804
- Creator: J. Proctor
- Creation Date: circa 1830
- Subject Date: 1804-07-25
- Location: Tripoli, Libya
- Media: Oil on panel
- Local Code: A86-898
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Africa, North--History--1517-1882
- Constitution (Frigate)--Paintings
- Libya--History--1551-1912
- Libya--History--Naval
- Naval battles
- Pirates
- Tripoli (Libya)
- United States--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
- United States. Navy--History
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More to Consider
Item 13204
Battle of Tripoli, August 3, 1804
Item 17993
Commodore Edward Preble, ca. 1805
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