The Battle of Mobile Bay

Why it's great

Union ships under Admiral Farragut steam into Mobile Bay in August 1864, where he is said to have shouted 'Damn the torpedoes!' Julian Davidson made this color print in 1886.

🏛️ Part of history

The American Civil War (1861–1865) — Union ships under Admiral Farragut steam into Mobile Bay in August 1864, where he is said to have shouted 'Damn the torpedoes!' Julian Davidson made this color print in 1886.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 2,712 × 1,897 px · 5.1 megapixels · prints up to about 9 × 6 inches at 300 dpi File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Julian O. Davidson

1853–1894 · born in Cumberland · died in Rockland County

Julian O. Davidson was an American marine painter born in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1853. He lived in New York, painting sea scenes and naval battles of the Civil War for popular prints. He died in 1894.