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The Seven Years War (1756-63)

Manuscript and printed maps and views, correspondence and journals from the first global war

HENRY PARKER (C.1725-1809) WITH ELIZABETH BAKEWELL (ACTIVE 1749-1770S)

View of the Battle of Leuthen, 1757 (Lutynia, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland) 51°08'07"N 16°47'02"E

1758 or later

Etching and engraving; printed on paper | 33.8 x 46.1 cm (image) | RCIN 732045

A view of the Battle of Leuthen, fought on 5 December 1757 between the Prussians, commanded by Frederick II (the Great, 1712-86) and the Austrians, commanded by Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine (1712-80), resulting in a Prussian victory. Seven Years War (1756-63).

Additional text: [below view, a short account of the action and a key, A-I, K-O, to the details in the view.]

Condition: no fold lines; diagonal crease top right; brown discolouration.
  • Henry Parker (c.1725-1809) with Elizabeth Bakewell (fl1749-1770s) (publisher)

    Robert Sayer (1725?-29 January 1794) (publisher)

    John Bowles (22 April 1701-79) (publisher)

    Thomas Bowles (9 December 1688-8 April 1767) (publisher)

    Thomas Jefferys (c. 1719-71) (publisher) [bottom, below text:] Printed for Hen. Parker & Eliz. Bakewell opposite Birchin Lane in Cornhill. Rob.t Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street. John Bowles & Son, at the Black Horse in Cornhill. & T. Bowles in S.t Pauls Church yard. & Tho.s Jefferys at Charing Cross.

    Subject(s)

    Army-Prussia
    Army-Austria
  • Watermark: None visible

    Condition: no fold lines; diagonal crease top right; brown discolouration

  • 30.0 x 45.6 cm (neatline)

    33.8 x 46.1 cm (image)

    34.9 x 47.8 cm (platemark)

    37.3 x 50.2 cm (sheet)

  • Printed title:

    The Battle of Neumark, in Silesia, where the King of Prussia obtained a glorious Victory over Prince Charles of Lorrain, on the 5.th of December, 1757. [below view, engraved text]

    Additional text:

    [below view, a short account of the action and a key, A-I, K-O, to the details in the view.]

    Annotations:

    George III heading: Battle of Lissa 5 Dec.r 1757.

    Other annotations: none.

    George III catalogue entry:

    Lissa A view of the Battle of Neumark or Lissa in Silesia where the King of Prussia obtained of victory over Prince Charles of Lorraine, on the 5.th of Dec.r 1757: published by Bowles.

  • Subject(s)

    Lutynia (Leuthen, Lissa), Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (51°08'07"N 16°47'02"E)

Page revisions

  • 3 November 2024