Song by Commodore Curtis. Tune Cease Rude Boreas.

Publisher Thomas Tegg British

September 4, 1809

Not on view

Commodore Curtis sits in an armchair at the head of a table in the cabin of his yacht. Around him, five naval officers in red coats are happily drinking and enjoying themselves. He holds a large two-handled gold cup inscribed "Speedy and Soon." The nine verse song below is a parody of "The Storm" by G.A. Stevens.

Artwork Details

Title: Song by Commodore Curtis. Tune Cease Rude Boreas.
Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London)
Publisher: Thomas Tegg (British, London 1776–1846 London)
Published in: London
Date: September 4, 1809
Medium: Hand-colored etching
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 9/16 × 9 11/16 in. (34.5 × 24.6 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Object Number: 59.533.1238
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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