| Method | Lithograph with original colouring |
| Artist | John Samuel Templeton |
| Published | London Published by W. Spooner, 377, Strand. Printed by Lefevre, Newman St [n.d. c. 1830] |
| Dimensions | Image 315 x 220 mm, Sheet 374 x 266 mm |
| Notes |
A depiction of a British sailor atop a mast with large Union Jack, dressed in 19th century uniform including reefer jacket and neckerchief, an axe hammer in his right hand, he has just been shot while nailing the flag to the masts with French flags in the background all with the inscription: A True British Tar. The foe thought he'd struck but he cried out "Avast"! While the colours of Old England he nailed to the Mast; And died like a true British Sailor! This image is an example of popular prints made in the post Naploeanic Era portraying the honest and patriotic sailor. Similar imagery and tropes can be seen the in plays of time such as Edward Fitzball's 'Nelson' and Douglas Jerrod's 'Black-Eyed Susan.' John Samuel Templeton (f. 1819 - c.1857) British lithographer he also painted portraits and landscapes. William Spooner (1796-1882) was a print publisher, specialising in lithographs of a semi-popular and humorous character, many for children. His activity in the print trade ran from 1831 to 1850, after which he moved onto book publishing. Condition: Remnants of album backing on corners on verso, some light soiling to edges of sheet. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £150.00 |
| Stock ID | 52584 |