The Bombardment of Algiers (August 26-27; 1816); The bombing of Algiers; on August 26-27; 1816; with the ships carrying out a bombing at night. The bombing of Algiers by the combined Anglo-Dutch fleet; commanded by Lord Exmouth and Baron van der Capelle; was intended to support the ultimatum for the release of captured sailors and fishermen; Algiers; Queen Charlotte (ship); Martinus Schouman (signed by artist); 1823; canvas; oil paint (paint); support: h 97.2 cm x w 158.9 cm x t 4.9 cm frame size: d 13.2 cm