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Battle on Lake Erie

Etched by: Cornelius Tiebout (American, about 1777?–about 1830)
Engraved by: George Murray (American, died 1822)
After: Thomas Sully (American (born in England), 1783–1872)
After: Francis Kearny (American, 1785–1837)
Printed by: Rogers and Esler (American, active around 1815)
Published by: Murray, Draper, Fairman, and Co. (American)
Published by: James Webster (American, active around 1815)
1815

Medium/Technique Etching and engraving
Credit Line Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession Number33.958
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Stauffer 2289, state ii / iii; Bev B 318. (Second view). 1813; Dreppard, p. 107; Baker, p. 117
InscriptionsIn plate, at lower left: Drawn by Sully and Kearny
In plate, at lower center: Fought Sept. 10. 1813.
In plate, at lower right: Etched by Tiebout & Engraved by G. Murray.
In plate, at lower center: This representation of the Battle on Lake Erie is respectfully inscribed to Commodore Perry his Officers and gallant Crews By their humble Servant, / James Webster.
In plate, at lower left margin: Philada. Published 26 July 1815 by Murray Draper Fairman & Co. and J. Webster
In plate, at lower center margin: Second View / Printed by Rogers and Esler.
In plate, at lower right margin: Entered according to Act of Congress the 26 July 1815 by Murray Draper Fairman & Co. and J. Webster of the State of Pennsylvania.
Provenance1933, bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler to the MFA.