Who created "Oliver Hazard Perry"?

Oliver Hazard Perry was created by Thomas Gimbrede, 1781 - 1832 in c. 1817-20.

When was "Oliver Hazard Perry" created?

This artwork was created c. 1817-20.

Is "Oliver Hazard Perry" in the public domain?

Yes, Oliver Hazard Perry is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Oliver Hazard Perry

Thomas Gimbrede, 1781 - 1832

c. 1817-20

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Accession Number

NPG.80.62

Tags

EpauletTelescopeCongressional Gold MedalOliver Hazard Perry: MaleWar of 1812PortraitStar

Art Historical Context

Behold the striking portrait print *Oliver Hazard Perry* by Thomas Gimbrede created around 1817-20. This engraving captures the naval hero of the War of 1812 in his prime, adorned with an epaulet, telescope, and the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal—symbols of his valor and leadership. Gimbrede, a skilled engraver active in early American portraiture, immortalized Perry shortly after his triumph at the Battle of Lake Erie in1813, where his decisive victory turned the tide of the war on the Great Lakes. As a print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, this work exemplifies ...

Oliver Hazard Perry

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