John Paul Jones, Commodore au service des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique
Paris: Esnauts et Rapilly. Engraving. Image measures 8" x 5 1/4". Sheet measures 11 1/2" x 8 5/8". Stains and repairs to margins, not affecting the image, otherwise in good condition. This remarkable 18th century engraving shows John Paul Jones, a prominent US naval commander in the American Revolutionary War. Jones is depicted in this half-length portrait with his hand outstretched, holding a sword, standing aboard a ship during battle. Other ships are visible in the background, with smoke billowing..... More