Depiction of a naval battle between two frigates, both seen in side view. Front and right, the "United States", flying the American flag on the foremast; behind and to the left, the "Macedonian", her foremast seen in the process of cracking, and her main mast bending. Title, artist information, and the subtitle "From the original Picture in the possession of the Publishers" [i.e., after the original Chappel painting] are printed in the lower margin.
