U.S.S. Hartford in Hong Kong
PainterPainted by
Unknown
Date1861
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 20 3/4 × 26in. (52.7 × 66cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Edward P. Gardner in memory of his father, Dr. John H. Gardner, Jr.
DescriptionPainting of the first class sloop-of-war U.S.S. Hartford when she was in Hong Kong in 1861. The three-masted ship is flying the U.S. flag. Other ships are visible in the background.
Object number1967.51.0
NotesDate note: The painting was made while the U.S.S. Hartford was in Hong Kong between June 19 and July 22, 1861.On View
Not on view1951
George W. Corliss