Print made by Peter P. Benazech, 1767–1794after Francis Swaine, 1730–1782, BritishPublished by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, BritishPublished by Henry Parker, 1725–1809, British
Title:
The Monmouth of 64 Guns, taking the Foudroyant a French Man of War of 84 Guns on the 28th of Feb. 1758 in the Mediterranean,....
Date:
ca. 1760
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching with hand colored ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 5/8 x 21 1/16 inches (37.1 x 53.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower right: "A/- | S (?or 5) 4372"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.13190
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
destruction | night | raft | warships | man-of-war | men-of-war | naval ships | ships | cannons | sails | flags | ocean | marine art | moonlight | moon | clouds | military art | battle | shipwreck