The opening salvoes of the action between H.M.S. Shannon and the U.S.S. Chesapeake , 1 s t June 1813

Montague Dawson, R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A. (Chiswick 1895-1973 Midhurst) The opening salvoes of the action between H.M.S. Shannon and the U.S.S. Chesapeake, 1st June 1813 signed 'MONTAGUE. DAWSON' (lower left) oil on canvas 30 x 42 in. (76.2 x 106.7 cm.) (See back cover illustration, detail)