scene before Gibraltar
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Publication/Creation:
- LondonMaidstone: J. Emes & E. WollettW. Jefferys, 1789
Creators and Contributors:
- Jefferys, James, 1751-1784 (artist)
- J. Emes & E. Wollett (engraver)
- Jefferys, W. (William), d. 1805 (publisher)
Description:
- Physical Description:
- 1 engraving; 73.5 x 54 cm. reformatted digital
- Abstract:
- Hand-col. engr. by Emes after Jefferys; sailors in boats near burning ship in harbor, attempting rescue wounded and dying among wreckage in foreground.
- Call Number:
- GB-NB 1782 gf-1 (ASK Brown Call No.)
- General notes:
- Large oblong folio, matted; pl. mark, margins trimmed; clean.
- Other notes:
- London, Parker, '55. DIpDIs.
- Provenance:
- London, Parker, '55. DIpDIs.
Subject Headings:
- Great Britain. Royal Navy
- Gibraltar -- History -- Siege, 1779-1783
Genre(s)
- engravings (prints)