Charles C. Wood (American, 19th Century)

Charles C. Wood (American, 19th Century)

The U.S. Frigate Macedonian
Signed and inscribed extensively (below the image).
Watercolor on paper, 8 x 9 1/2 in.
Condition: Paper toned and slightly rippled, pigment faded.

Note: According to the inscription, Charles Wood executed this watercolor aboard the Macedonian in 1818. Around that time, he was hired by the U.S. government to embark on a scientific expedition on that frigate. The journey took him to the coast of Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. He reached Valparaiso in January 1819, after 80 days of sailing, making plans and sketches of the coasts they visited, and drawing ships and port activities for purposes of military study.

The USF Macedonian, originally HMS Macedonian, was a British ship of ware captured by the USS United States in October, 1812.
Estimate $600-800

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