File:Cape Henry, 1795, after Nicholas Pocock RCIN 735036.jpg
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[edit]A view of the action between the British ships Thetis and Hussar, and five French ships of war near Cape Henry on 17 May 1795, in which the British captured four of the French ships ( ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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artist QS:P170,Q16858216
artist QS:P170,Q4233718,P1877,Q1859751 |
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Title |
A view of the action between the British ships Thetis and Hussar, and five French ships of war near Cape Henry on 17 May 1795, in which the British captured four of the French ships |
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English: Printed title: To CAPT:N the HON:BLE A. F. COCHRANE, of His Majesty’s Ship THETIS. CAPTAIN BERESFORD of the HUSSAR, the Officers, Seamen & Marines, of their respective Ships. / This representation of their Action with five Sail (2 of which were taken 3 escaped) of French Ships of War near Cape Henry June 17,th 1795, is respectfully Inscribed by / Nicholas Pocock. [bottom, below view, to each side of a vignette framed by branches, an anchor and shield with the union flag, and a female figure blowing a trumpet] The date of June 17 in the title is in error; the action occurred on May 17. A view of the action between the British ships Thetis and Hussar, and five French ships of war near Cape Henry on 17 May 1795, in which the British captured four of the French ships. French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802): War of the First Coalition (1792-8). To CAPT:N the HON:BLE A. F. COCHRANE, of His Majesty’s Ship THETIS. CAPTAIN BERESFORD of the HUSSAR, the Officers, Seamen & Marines, of their respective Ships. / This representation of their Action with five Sail (2 of which... Published 1 Jan 1801
Aquatint with etching and engraving; printed on paper; laid down on paper, the paper backing brought round the edges of the recto , 45.9 x 60.3 cm (image) , RCIN 735036 Robert Pollard (c. 1755/6-1839) (engraver) John Wells (active 1784-1809) (aquatinter) [bottom right, below edge of view:] Engd by R. Pollard [and:] Aquatinted by J.Wells. |
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Depicted place | Cape Henry, Virginia, USA (36°55'53"N 76°01'11"W) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date |
1 January 1801 date QS:P571,+1801-01-01T00:00:00Z/11 |
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Medium | Aquatint with etching and engraving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | 41.1 x 60.3 cm (neatline); 45.9 x 60.3 cm (image); 48.1 x 65.2 cm (platemark); 49.1 x 66.3 cm (sheet) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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institution QS:P195,Q1459037 |
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Accession number |
RCIN 735036 |
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Source/Photographer | https://militarymaps.rct.uk/french-revolutionary-wars-1792-1802/cape-henry-1795-to-captn-the-honble-a-f | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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