Paul Jones. (John Paul Jones)

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• PUBLISHER: Pub. Decr. 11 1837 by J. Dyer. 12 Dorset St. Hoxton, New Town.

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: 1837

• EDITION SIZE: Sheet size, 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 (24.4 x 19.7 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: John Paul Jones, 1747-1792. One of America's first great naval commanders. On September 23 1779, his ship, Bon Homme Richard engaged the HMS Serapis and fought a long and bloody battle. At one point Captain Richard Pearson, commanding "Serapis", called out to Jones, asking if he surrendered. Jones' reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!" Eventually Capt. Pearson tore down his colors and surrendered. This image depicts Jones as a rough and tumble sailor.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 13.5 x 18 inch mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition save for some surface soiling in the upper margin.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , Naval