print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1859,0316.273
- Description
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The interior of a panoramic show showing the Battle of the Nile, a proscenium arch above, Mr. Savage, the captain of the forecastle in naval uniform, throwing an orange at the showman, who pokes his head from between the sea and the ships, several spectators watching with amusement from the benches in front of the show; illustration to Barker's "Nights at Sea; or Sketches of Naval Life During the War" (1837)
Etching
- Production date
- 1838
- Dimensions
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Height: 230 millimetres
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Width: 150 millimetres
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Associated Event: Battle of the Nile 1798 (1-3 August)
- Associated titles
Associated Title: Nights at Sea; or Sketches of Naval Life During the War
- Acquisition date
- 1859
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1859,0316.273