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The frigates 'Cleopatra' and 'L'Africaine' are broadside-to-broadside and engaging in a naval combat. Through the clouds of smoke between the two vessels, the sails of another French frigate are visible. It is unclear which battle this was or when and where it was taken place.


naval battles
1800-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Durand-Brager, Jean Baptiste Henri; Formentin & Cie.
ink; pigment; paper
13 1/4 in x 19 in
France: Paris