File:The gallant action off Dieppe, March 1812 BM 1917,1208.4643.jpg
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English: The gallant action off Dieppe, March 1812. By H.M. Brigs Roasario & Griffonne , Cpan Harvey & Trollope, defeating 12 French Brigs, each carrying 4 long carronades, 32 Ps and 30 men, Taking Three of the Brigs and destroying two more, although the French had a majority of 22, guns & 440 men. The view here taken is 3/4 mile eastward of Dieppe, under the high cliffs.
Drawn by Lieut E. Vidal Print made by: John Heaviside Clark. Print made by: Matthew Dubourg. Published by: Edward Orme. After: Emeric Essex Vidal 1917,1208.4643 Description Recto Two British brigs in action against 12 French brigs, one of which foundered in foreground. 1812 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured Lettered with title followed by an account of the attack; production details beneath the image, "Drawn by Lieu.t E. Vidal - Published, June 4th.1812 by Edwd. Orme Printseller & Publisher to his Majesty and Prince Regent., Bond St. (corner of Brooke St) London.- Engraved by Clark & Dubourg." Heightː 300mm Width: 376mm |
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Emeric Essex Vidal (artist) Clark & Dubourg (Engravers) |
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