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The United States Frigate Constitution, at anchor off Fort Adams, Newport, R.I.
John Perry Newell (American, about 1832–1898)
Printed by: J. H. Bufford's Lithograph (American, 19th century)
Printed by: J. H. Bufford's Lithograph (American, 19th century)
1861
Place Depicted: Newport, Fort Adams, RI, United States
Medium/Technique
Lithograph, hand colored on paper
Dimensions
Image: 33.0 x 50.8 cm (13 x 20 in.)
Sheet: 42.9 x 59.2 cm (16 7/8 x 23 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 42.9 x 59.2 cm (16 7/8 x 23 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number60.1074
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThree mast ship center; sail boats, paddle boat and row boats around it; fort in background.
InscriptionsPrinted below: Sketched and drawn on stone by J.P. Newell; J. H. Bufford's Lith Boston; title; At anchor off fort adams, Newport, R.I.
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA September 21, 1960