The Star Spangled Banner
1913
Edward Percy Moran captures a pivotal moment in American history aboard a ship in Baltimore Harbor. The central figure, Francis Scott Key, stands dramatically on the deck, gesturing toward the distant American flag still flying over Fort McHenry after a night of British bombardment. Around him, sailors and a young boy pause their duties to gaze at the 'star-spangled banner' that inspired the nation's anthem. Painted in 1913, this academic illustration brings to life the dawn scene that Key described in his famous poem, turning a tense wartime moment into an enduring symbol of resilience.
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