Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Paul Jones the Pirate
Object numberMO 1941.3.170
Name
Engraving
Publisher
A. Park
(British)
Dateearly 19th century
MediumPaper (wove)
Dimensionsframe H 11 1/8 in x W 9 5/8 in x D 7/8 in (28.3 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.2 cm )
sheet H 9 3/8 in x W 7 5/8 in (23.8 cm x 19.4 cm )
sheet H 9 3/8 in x W 7 5/8 in (23.8 cm x 19.4 cm )
DescriptionA black and white line engraving portrait of John Paul Jones, commander of the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, boarding the HMS SERAPIS on September 23, 1779 off the coast of England. The engraving is titled below the image: PAUL JONES THE PIRATE. It features Jones standing on the deck of SERAPIS on which a battle is taking place all around him. Smoke from various explosions is billowing up and sailors are seen in combat with each other. In Jones' right hand he is holding a sword, and in his left hand is a pistol. A skull and crossbones design is featured on Jones' hat and uniform. Printed below the image is the publisher's information: Pub. by A. PARK, 47, Leonard St. / Tabernacle Walk, London.
The print is matted, glazed, and framed in a modern 1 1/8" gold and black wood frame.
Label TextFranklin Roosevelt was an avid, lifelong collector of prints, engravings, and paintings illustrating the history of the United States Navy. John Paul Jones (1747-1792) was one of his favorite naval heroes. FDR purchased this engraving on April 18, 1906 for $3.25.The print is matted, glazed, and framed in a modern 1 1/8" gold and black wood frame.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesUnited States Navy Materials (National Archives Identifier 782673)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
Non exposé
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