First Action of War of 1812, (painting).

First Action of War of 1812, (painting).

Stilwell, James, painter.

First Action of War of 1812, (painting).

Watercolor on paper.

6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (15.9 x 21.6 cm).

(On back, lower center:) Design for the Belvideras' / Action by James Stilwell / The American Frigate Congrefs / is omitted signed

History -- United States -- War of 1812

Waterscape -- Boat

White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20500 Accession Number: 962.195.2

Gift of Field, Marshall, Mrs.,

White House, 1988.

Kloss, William, "Art in the White House: A Nation's Pride," Washington, DC: White House Historical Association, 2008, pg. 378.

Kloss, William, "Art in the White House: A Nation's Pride," Washington, DC: White House Historical Association, 2008, pg. 378.

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