Battle of Fort McHenry Painting - War of 1812 Historical Artwork #3360223 (License: Personal Use)

The painting dramatizes the September 13-14, 1814, British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, with red-coated British marines scaling earthworks while American defenders, led by a commanding officer waving a sword, hold the line. Smoke billows from cannon fire, fallen soldiers litter the foreground, and both the Stars and Stripes and Union Jack fly defiantly amid the chaos. The composition emphasizes heroism, national resolve, and the turning point that preserved Baltimore and galvanized American identity.

This image is commonly used on educational history sites, museum digital exhibits, and U.S. National Park Service pages about the War of 1812 and the origins of the national anthem. It serves users seeking visual context for historic battles, classroom instruction, or patriotic heritage content.