#OnThisDay in 1898, the Battle of Manila Bay marked the 1st naval battle of the War of 1898. Ildefonso Sanz y Doménech, a Spanish medical officer, witnessed and recorded the battle in a series of paintings.

🖼: The Army and Navy Club Library Trust, Washington, D.C. #1898inFrame

Just a few more days to see “1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions,” closing Feb. 25.

Explore over 90 paintings, photographs, and objects from Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Spain, & the U.S.

Learn more: 1898exhibition.si.edu
📸: AB Corson #1898inFrame

National Portrait Gallery USA This is just one of many intertwining stories from #1898inFrame . Performing research in 74 collections in the U.S. and abroad, National Portrait Gallery USA's team ensured the exhibit includes works from the five separate archipelagoes of Cuba, Guam, Hawai‘i, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.

This painting is from the 1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revision Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery USA. View the exhibit online or in person: 1898exhibition.si.edu
📷: 'José Rizal' by Juan Luna, 1891. Collection of Luis Antonio and Cecile Gutierrez. (5/5) #1898inframe