destruction of the Spanish battering ships, before Gibraltar, on the night of the 13th Sepr. 1782 |
Publication/Creation:
- London: RobertsonSayer and Bennett, 1783
Creators and Contributors:
- Hamilton, William, 1751-1801 (artist)
- Robertson, Archibald, 1748-1788 (engraver) (publisher)
- Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm) (publisher)
Description:
- Physical Description:
- 1 engraving; 66.2 x 47.1 cm. reformatted digital
- Abstract:
- Hand-col. engr. by Robertson after Hamilton; combat at sea with boats in foreground near burning ships, artillery fire and fortress in background.
- Call Number:
- GB-NB 1782 lf-1 (ASK Brown Call No.)
- General notes:
- Large oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed; edges worn.
- Other notes:
- London, Parker, '53. DApDCs.
- Provenance:
- London, Parker, '53. DApDCs.
Subject Headings:
- Great Britain. Royal Navy
- Gibraltar -- History -- Siege, 1779-1783
Genre(s)
- engravings (prints)