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print
Object Type
print
Museum number
1869,0410.2194
Title
Object:
...Representation of the brave & gallant defence of Gibraltar ... 13th & 14th Septr. 1782
Description
Night scene in Gibraltar harbour, with warships on fire, crews leaving in ships' boats and rescuing survivors from the wreckage, 1786 Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
James Fittler
After:
Richard Paton
Published by:
John Boydell
Published by:
Josiah Boydell
School/style
British
Production date
1786
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
508 millimetres
Width:
687 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
For companion print see 1877-6-9-1837
Bibliographic references
Parker 1911 / Naval battles
(92,f)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
naval
Associated events
Associated Event:
Siege of Gibraltar 1782
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Edward Daniell
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
José de Salamanca y Mayol, Marquis of Salamanca
(sale Sotheby's 24-7.ii.1869)
Previous owner/ex-collection:
José de Madrazo
Acquisition date
1869
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1869,0410.2194