![]() ![]() The second one (MO 1969.30) was painted by Horatio G. The Constitution pursued by the English Squadron The artist is unknown but the painting probably dates from the mid-19 th century. This is a large dramatic piece and if you look closely you can see American sailors preparing to board their prize. The story goes that the cannon balls of the Guerriere bounced off the hard oak sides of the Constitution, and one of the crew called out “Her sides are made of IRON!” After a ferocious exchange of cannon fire, the British ship, the HMS Guerriere, has been demasted and sits helplessly in the water while the Constitution is in position to deliver a final fatal broadside. The first (MO 1941.3.185) depicts the battle during the War of 1812 in which the ship gained its nickname. There are dozens of images of the Constitution in the collection but these two tell stories that illustrate why FDR was fascinated with this ship. There is one ship FDR loved above all others, the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, so we will start there. I have selected a few paintings to provide a glimpse into this remarkable collection. Like his naval manuscripts and ship models, the paintings generally fall into three categories: Major battles historic ships or a connection to his family. ![]() You can see from this photo of his private study at the White House he liked to surround himself with his favorite paintings. Some are still in his home Springwood, but most are in the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. Sparrow – Director, FDR Libraryįranklin Roosevelt collected more than 5,000 maritime prints, paintings and etchings during his life.
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