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An engraving of a painting that depicts a victory of the British over the French on April 12, 1782. There are many ships engaged in battle across the middle. Life boats and people are along the bottom near sinking ships. Under the scene to the left is the painter's name and a numbered list of English guns and men. On the right side under the scene is a list of French ships and men that were taken prisoner.
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Print
"very rare and famous print / bought at Libbies Mar. 1915. / E.S.X" (Handrwritten not on backing paper formerly attached to reverse of print.)
"ESTABLISHED 1820 / FROM / JOHN H. REEVES / PICTURE FRAMER AND GILDER / 293 ESSEX STREET, SALEM, MASS. / OPPOSITE Y.M.C.A." (Printed framer's label formerly attached to reverse of print.)
Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
P150
Reproduction of Paton, Richard, 1717-1791 (Painter)
Fittler, James, 1758-1835 (Engraver)
Boydell, John (English engraver, print publisher, 1719-1804) (Publisher)
Reeves, John H., Mr. (Framer)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.573
May 1, 1783 (Original printing date.)
Massachusetts (United States)
London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)
Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)
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