The Engagement Between The Monitor And Merrimac, March 9, 1862
Artist
Thomas Walter
(American)
CultureAmerican
Date1862
MediumWatercolor
DimensionsOverall: 14 7/8 x 18 5/8 in. (37.8 x 47.3 cm)
Overall, Mat: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
Overall, Mat: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
InscribedSigned at lower right corner "WALTER".
Credit LineGift of Miss Agness M. Walter
Object number46.34.1A
Not on view
DescriptionThis black and white opaque watercolor on sepia paper shows the land and sail and steam vessels, which can be seen in the background. Two jets of smoke issue from Monitor and an American flag with too many stripes flies from the stern.
William Momberger
1862
