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1921 Print Chesapeake Capture Battle Henry Reuterdahl ORIGINAL HISTORIC NAVY

1921 Print Chesapeake Capture Battle Henry Reuterdahl ORIGINAL HISTORIC NAVY

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"The Capture of the Chesapeake by the Shannon--The Struggle on the Quarterdeck."

This is an original 1921 halftone print of a drawing by Henry Reuterdahl of a naval battle during the War of 1812.

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary collection of rare print memorabilia related to the U. S. Navy. These scarce finds are the perfect one-of-a-kind gifts for Navy personnel, officers, and Naval Academy historians. These are not modern reproductions, digital reprints, or copies.

CONDITION

This 90+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No aging. No creases. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

  • Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Grayscale
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Reuterdahl, Henry. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Henry Reuterdahl

(1871-1925) Henry Reuterdahl was best known for his paintings of ships and the sea. He is also known for his recruiting posters for WWI when he was artistic advisor to the U.S. Navy Recruiting Bureau. He accompanied the American Fleet on several voyages including one through the Straits of Magellan in 1907. ReuterdahlÕs work can be found in the collections of the National Museum in Washington, The Naval Academy in Annapolis, and the Naval War College in Newport.

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