Who created "The Constitution and the Guerriere"?

The Constitution and the Guerriere was created by Thomas Chambers in ca. 1845.

When was "The Constitution and the Guerriere" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1845.

What medium is "The Constitution and the Guerriere"?

The Constitution and the Guerriere is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Constitution and the Guerriere" in the public domain?

Yes, The Constitution and the Guerriere is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Constitution and the Guerriere

Thomas Chambers

ca. 1845

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

24 3/4 x 31 1/4 in. (62.9 x 79.4 cm)

Classification

Painting

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1962

Accession Number

62.256.5

Tags

FlagsShips

Art Historical Context

Thomas Chambers's *The Constitution and the Guer* (ca. 1845) captures a triumphant moment from the War of 1812, the U.S. frigate USS *Constitution*—nicknamed "Old Irons"—overpowering the British HMS *Guerriere*. Painted in oil on canvas, this 24 3/4 x 31 1/4-inch work exemplifies Chambers's folk-art style, blending naive simplicity with dramatic flair. A Scottish immigrant active in New York and Philadelphia, Chambers specialized in bold, colorful marine scenes that celebrated American naval prowess, often drawing from popular prints and historical events to inspire national pride. The 1812 b...

The Constitution and the Guerriere

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