| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Francis Chesham |
| Published | [c. 1779] |
| Dimensions | Image 154 x 274 mm, Plate 180 x 293 mm, Sheet 240 x 385 mm |
| Notes |
Full title reads: 'The Action near Cape Francois on the 21st of Oct.r 1757 between his Majesty's Ships the Augusta Dreadnought & Edinburgh, under the Command of Capt.n Forrest, and seven French Men of War, when the latter where defeated, and obliged to sheer off in a scattered condition.' An engraving from Russell's "A New and Authentic History of England". Francis Chesham (1749 - 1806) was a British printmaker who specialised in topographical and maritime scenes. Condition: Time toning to edges of the sheet. Tearing from binding to bottom edge of sheet, not affecting image. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £100.00 |
| Stock ID | 48953 |