Battle of the Nile 1798

Engraver Rob Pollard

DatePublished 13 April 1799

Classification(s)

Art / Prints

Object TypeEngraving

Registration NumberMMM 000883

InscriptionsOn recto, underneath image "To the Right Honorable Horatio Nelson, Baron Nelson of the Nile & of Burnham Thorpe in the County of Norfolk, Knight of the Most Honorable Military Order of the Bath, and Rear Admiral of the Red, and the Captains, Officers and Seamen of the Squadron under His Command. This Print representing the Glorious Victory over the French Fleet, on the Night of the 1st August 1798, in the Bay of Bequieres, is respectfully inscribed by Nicholas Pocock". In smaller font, on the left-hand side "Painted by Nicholas Pocock", on the right-hand side "Engraved by Rob Pollard". Underneath the inscription "London, Published April 13th, 1799 by Nicholas Pocock Great George Street, Westminster".Technique

Coloured Engraving

Dimensions70.5 x 85.5cm

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