JOHN PAUL JONES
Charles Willson Peale
John Paul Jones
Stipple engraving, c. 1830.
Image size 4 7/16 x 3 7/16" (11.2 x 8.7 cm).
Good condition, save a scuff mark in the left margin. LOCATION: New York City
Inventory Number: 47346
Price: $65.00 Publisher : Engraved by J. B. Longacre. Facsimile signature below title. John Paul Jones (1747-1792) was an American naval officer, famous for his exploits in British waters during the American Revolution. As captain of the Bonhomme Richard, John Paul Jones fought an epic battle against Captain Pearson’s ship Serapis. It is during this battle that he uttered his famous words "I have not yet begun to fight." Capt. Pearson ultimately tore down his colors and surrendered. 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , Naval
