Lot 827
[Rodgers, Commodore John] Watercolor by William Russell Birch, 1815. Original watercolor painting of "Commodore Rodgers," signed by the artist, William Birch (1755-1834), a well-known British born artist from Philadelphia. The painting measures 4 x 3 in. with the painted portrait bust image of Commodore Rodgers on a light tan paper. It is wood framed under glass to 6 x 5 in. with a small loop at top for hanging on display. The painting is signed, "Wm Birch - 1815" just below the bust at right. In the lower left corner is the caption, "Comm. Rogers - Baltimore, Md." This splendid, colorful watercolor features blue, gold, brown, green, and pink highlights to the bust portrait of American Naval Commodore Rodgers, who is in his full military Naval uniform. It is handsomely painted in the style of this well documented, famous early American artist whose works are to be found at the Smithsonian and New York Metropolitain Museum.
Commodore John Rodgers (1772-1838) served in the United States Navy from its organization in the 1790s through the late 1830s. His service included the Quasi-War with France and the War of 1812. It was Rodgers who defended Baltimore during the British attack on Fort McHenry, immortalized by Francis Scott Key in "The Star Bangled Banner."
Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000.
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