February 11, 2012, 1:56 pm

Virginia Navy cruiser Capt. Barron taking the British navy brig HMS Oxford

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A Revolutionary War painting depicting the Virginia Navy cruiser Capt. Barron taking the British navy brig HMS Oxford is displayed at the Navy Art Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard. The Navy Art Gallery has a collection of more than 15,000 paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures depicting naval ships, personnel and combat actions from all eras of U.S. naval history. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada

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