U.S. Frigate Constitution

Art Historical Context

Behold the majestic **U.S. Frigate Constitution a striking lithographic print by Nathaniel Currier housed in the Smithsonian American Art. Currier, a pioneering 19th-century American lithographer, captured this iconic warship in vivid detail, showcasing his mastery of the graphic arts. As part of the Smithsonian Collection—gifted by the International Business Machines Corporation—this undated print exemplifies the era's booming print industry, where affordable images brought grand subjects into everyday homes. The USS Constitution, affectionately known as "Old Ironsides," was launched in 1797...