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American War of Independence (1775-83)

George III’s maps and views showing the development of the war at home and abroad, from North America to India

ROBERT WILKINSON (ACTIVE 1779-1816)

View of the siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory) 36°08'00"N 05°21'00"W

published 1783

Aquatint with etching and engraving; laid down on paper, the paper brought round the edges of the recto | 45.6 x 57.5 cm (image) | RCIN 734088

A view of the destruction of the Spanish floating batteries during the siege of Gibraltar, 14 September 1782. The American War of Independence (1775-83): Great Siege of Gibraltar (21 June 1779-7 February 1783).

Dedication: [bottom centre, below title, to each side of coat of arms:] To His Excellency Sir George Augustus Eliott K.B. Lieu,,t Gen,,l of His Majesty's Forces, and Governor of Gibraltar. / This Plate is most respectfully dedicated by his devoted humble Servant / ROBERT WILKINSON.

Condition: one fold line.
  • Robert Wilkinson (active 1779-1816) (publisher) [bottom, right of centre, below title etc:] LONDON, Publish’d Feb.y 10.th 1783 by R. Wilkinson N.o 58 Cornhill.

    After Dominic Serres the Elder (1722-93) (artist)

    Francis Jukes (1745-1812) (engraver) [bottom, left of centre, below title etc:] Painted by D. Serres Esq.r R.A. Marine Painter to his Majesty. and engraved by F. Jukes.

    Sir George Augustus Eliott (1717-90) (dedicatee)

    Subject(s)

    Royal Navy
    Navy-Spain
  • Watermark: Dovecote; countermark: FIN DE / TAMIZIER / [AUVER]GNE / [1781]

    Condition: one fold line

  • 42.6 x 57.5 cm (neatline)

    45.6 x 57.5 cm (image)

    49.3 x 62.3 cm (platemark)

    50.0 x 62.7 cm (sheet)

  • Printed title:

    The Destruction of the Floating Batteries before GIBRALTAR, September the 14.th 1782. taken from the most AUTHENTIC ACCOUNTS of that Glorious Transaction as stated by / Sir Roger Curtis, and other Principal Officers. [bottom, below view, to each side of the Elliot coat of arms]

    Dedication:

    [bottom centre, below title, to each side of coat of arms:] To His Excellency Sir George Augustus Eliott K.B. Lieu,,t Gen,,l of His Majesty's Forces, and Governor of Gibraltar. / This Plate is most respectfully dedicated by his devoted humble Servant / ROBERT WILKINSON.

    Annotations:

    George III heading [black pencil:] Military Gibraltar 13 Sep 1782.

    Other annotations: (Recto) none. (Verso) [bottom left, black pencil, obscured by paper backing: the old heading; bottom left, black pencil:] 92.k; [left, black pencil, obscured by paper backing:] 24; [top left, black pencil:] 24; [top right, black pencil:] 41; [bottom right, black pencil:] 1782-41.

    K. Mil. dummy sheet:

    Title [ink:] View of the destruction of the floating Batteries before Gibraltar: by. D. Serres, engraved by Jukes, / published by Wilkinson 1783 / Port-folio N.o [black pencil:] 3 ... 2 Table / [an erased black pencil inscription, in a modern hand:] UL Naval / [George III heading, black pencil and red ink:] Gibraltar 13 Sep. 1783; [bottom right, black pencil, erased:] Oversize folder Box XIV. 
    Watermark: J WHATMAN / 1811. 
    Size: 48.2 x 33.1 cm (sheet).

    George III catalogue entry:

    Gibraltar View of the destruction of the floating Batteries before Gibraltar, 13.th Sept.r 1782: by D. Serres, engraved by Jukes, published by Wilkinson, 1783.

  • Subject(s)

    Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory (36°08'00"N 05°21'00"W)

Page revisions

  • 23 May 2024