War of 1812
Original Chalkboard Portrait of War of 1812 Naval Captain James Lawrence
(JAMES LAWRENCE), Chalkboard cut portrait by Edward V. Johnson, Choice Very Fine.
Chalkboard cut portrait of James Lawrence, famed captain who exclaimed "Don't Give Up the Ship", when he was mortally wounded during an 1813 battle with the British frigate "Shannon." This handsome oval portrait was cut in chalkboard by Edward V. Johnson, and is considered one of the finest pieces of chalkboard portraitures ever done. Johnson signs his initials, "EvJ", in the lower left corner of the portrait. It is undated, measures 4.75" x 3.75" and is framed to an overall size of 7" x 5". This is an exceptional example of folk art craftsmanship of the late 1800s, early 1900s, which focused on historical icons and patriotic figures such as James Lawrence.
James Lawrence was a U.S. naval officer who was born October 1, 1781, and died June 4, 1813. He commanded the "Chesapeake" during the War of 1812 and was fatally wounded in the engagement against the British frigate "Shannon". He was immortalized by his dying words "Don't give up the ship!"
Original Chalkboard Portrait of War of 1812 Naval Captain James Lawrence
(JAMES LAWRENCE), Chalkboard cut portrait by Edward V. Johnson, Choice Very Fine.
Chalkboard cut portrait of James Lawrence, famed captain who exclaimed "Don't Give Up the Ship", when he was mortally wounded during an 1813 battle with the British frigate "Shannon." This handsome oval portrait was cut in chalkboard by Edward V. Johnson, and is considered one of the finest pieces of chalkboard portraitures ever done. Johnson signs his initials, "EvJ", in the lower left corner of the portrait. It is undated, measures 4.75" x 3.75" and is framed to an overall size of 7" x 5". This is an exceptional example of folk art craftsmanship of the late 1800s, early 1900s, which focused on historical icons and patriotic figures such as James Lawrence.
James Lawrence was a U.S. naval officer who was born October 1, 1781, and died June 4, 1813. He commanded the "Chesapeake" during the War of 1812 and was fatally wounded in the engagement against the British frigate "Shannon". He was immortalized by his dying words "Don't give up the ship!"
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Coins-Currency-Autographs-Americana
9:00 AM PT - May 15th, 2008
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
