American War of Independence (1775-83)
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View of the Battle at Îles des Saintes, 1782 (Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles) 15°51'30"N 61°35'41"W
published 1783Engraving and etching; printed on paper; laid down on paper, the paper backing brought round the edges of the recto | 46.5 x 58.7 cm (image) | RCIN 734076.a
The British fleet, under the command of Admiral George Bridges Rodney, first Baron Rodney (bap.1718-92), defeated the French, commanded by François Joseph Paul, comte de Grass (1722-88). The British victory resulted in the abandonment by the French and Spanish of their planned invasion of Jamaica.
Additional text: [bottom centre, between title and imprint:] The distant ship in the Center is the Formidable, followed by the Namur, the S.t Albans and Canada close haul'd to Windward, The Ville de Paris and her Seconds passing on the opposite Tack. The Ship to the left in the fore ground is the Duke, exchanging her Fire with a knot of French Ships which are bearing out of the Line in Confusion.
Condition: one fold line.
Robert Sayer (1725?-29 January 1794) and John Bennett (active 1774-83. d.8 December 1787) (publisher) [bottom centre, below text:] London. Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennett, N.o 53 Fleet Street, as the Act directs, 21.st March 1783
After Robert Dodd (1748-1815) (artist) [bottom left, below edge of view:] Rob.t Dodd Pinx.t
Francis Chesham (1749-1806) (engraver)
John Peltro (1760-1808) (engraver) [bottom right, below edge of view:] Fra.s Chesham & John Peltro sculp.t
Subject(s)
Royal NavyNavy-FranceWatermark: None visible
Condition: one fold line
46.5 x 58.7 cm (image)
48.3 x 61.7 cm (platemark)
49.2 x 62.6 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
Plate I. The Morning of the 12,,th of April 1782, representing that Gallant Scene between Dominica and Guadeloupe in the West Indies, where the Commander in Chief / Admiral Lord Rodney (to whom this PLATE is most humbly inscribed) is forcing the Enemy’s Line. [bottom centre, below view]
Additional text:
[bottom centre, between title and imprint:] The distant ship in the Center is the Formidable, followed by the Namur, the S.t Albans and Canada close haul'd to Windward, The Ville de Paris and her Seconds passing on the opposite Tack. The Ship to the left in the fore ground is the Duke, exchanging her Fire with a knot of French Ships which are bearing out of the Line in Confusion.
Annotations:
George III heading: [black pencil:] Military Naval Engagement. 12 April 1782 Port folio No 5.
Other annotations: (Recto) none. (Verso) [bottom left, obscured by paper backing, black pencil: the old heading; bottom left, black pencil:] 88.f; [left, black pencil, obscured by paper backing:] 10; [top right, black pencil:] 19; [bottom right, black pencil:] 1782-19.
K. Mil. dummy sheet:
Title [ink:] Plate I ... The Morning of the 12.th of April 1782; representing the gallant scene between Dominica / and Guadeloupe, where Admiral Lord Rodney is forcing the Enemy's Line. / Plate II ... The Close of the Battle with the setting Sun; representing the Ville de Paris striking / her Colours to the Barfleur, Admiral Lord Hood ... by R. Dodd, engraved by / Chesham and Peltro 1783 / Port-folio N.o [black pencil:] 5-2 Table / [in Christian Bailey's hand:] UL. / Naval / [George III heading, black pencil and red ink:] Naval Engagement 12 April 1782 / [black pencil, in a modern hand:] a & b CMB Jan '87 [i.e. 1987]; [bottom, right of George III heading, black pencil, erased:] Oversize folder Box XIV.
Watermark: fleur-de-lys in crowned shield, the scrolled letter W below.
Size: 48.1 x 33.2 cm (sheet).George III catalogue entry:
Naval Engagement Plate I. The morning of the 12.th of April 1782, representing the gallant scene between Dominica and Guadaloupe where Admiral Lord Rodney is forcing the Enemy’s Line. by R. Dodd, engraved by Chesham and Peltro, 1783.
Subject(s)
Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles (15°51'30"N 61°35'41"W)
Page revisions
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