Cape Penas, 1801

Robert Dodd (1748-1815) (publisher) [bottom centre, below title:] Published by R. Dodd Charing Cross, London.

Captain Charles Dashwood (active 1801) (dedicatee)

Watermark: J WHATMAN [date cropped, but 18??]

Condition: no fold lines; brown staining. Verso: induced discolouration

30.5 x 43.5 cm (neatline)

32.9 x 43.5 cm (image)

35.6 x 48.4 cm (platemark)

38.6 x 51.7 cm (sheet)

Printed title:

The SYLPH SLOOP (a second time) engaging the French Frigate, Artimise, on the Night of Sept.^r 28.^th 1801, which notwithstanding the superior force of 44 Guns to 18, was obliged to bear / away & decline the action: This Plate is most respectfully inscribed to the British Commander, Charles Dashwood, Esq.^r his Officers & Crew, By their obedient Servant, / Rob.^t Dodd. [bottom, below view]

Annotations:

George III heading: Naval Engagement 28 Sep. 1801.

Other annotations: (Recto) none. (Verso) [bottom left, black pencil:] 159 [altered in black pencil to:] 161; [bottom right, black pencil:] 7/6.

George III catalogue entry:

Naval Engagement The Sylph Sloop a second time engaging the French Frigate Artemise on the night of the 28.^th of Sep.^tr 1801; by R. Dodd.

Bibliographic reference(s)

H. Parker, Naval battles from the collection of prints formed and owned by Commander Sir Charles Leopold Cust,  With an introduction by C.N. Robinson, London, 1911, no.161