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Image Info
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)