Black and white engraving of the bow of a ship under attack. In the center of the chaos, three men are carrying below, their wounded captain, Capt. Lawrence. He assumes a "Jesus Christ pose" with arms extended, legs crossed, and eyes gazing towards heaven. The pose is reminiscent of many depictions of the deposition of Christ from the cross.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Henry Bryan Hall
Attribution
Maker
Artist
Alonzo Chappel
Attribution
Maker
Manufacturer
Martin Johnson & Company
Date made
1856
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Below print:
"DEATH OF CAPTAIN LAWRENCE DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP"
FROM THE ORIGINAL DRAWING IN POSSESSION OF THE PUBLISHERS/ NEW YORK, MARTIN JOHNSON & CO. PUBLISHERS/ PAINTED BY ALONZO CHAPPEL ENGRAVED BY H.B.HALL
ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS AD1856 BY MARTIN JOHNSON & CO. IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK."
On the back in pen: "H. STEVENS"
On the back in pencil: "H. STEVENS"
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Size
Height
8-1/4 in
Width
11-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11 1/8 in. (21 x 28.3 cm)
Dimension Description
Print
Height
5-1/2 in
Width
6-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (14 x 17.1 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Paper is stained and shows spots of mold; edges are badly beaten and torn.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
H. Stevens
Notes
User
Related Entries
Notes
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General Notes
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General Note
Note
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Note Type
StorageNote
Note
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