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This engraving tells the story of the sacking of the Basing House. The group of figures-- father, daughter, dog-- to the right are the prisoners of the soldiers in helmets to the left. Popish(?) books, priests' dresses, gold and silver plate and cash separate the two groups. A man lies dead at the far left. Mounted in elaborate 4 in. gilt frame.
prints (visual works)
engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
PICTURE, HISTORICAL
Printed beneath engraving: ""Painted by C. Landseer A.R.A. Published by Mary Parkes 22 Golden Square, Successor to Mr. Robert Bowyer of Pall Mall London 1st January 1840 Engraved by J. G. Murray""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Landseer, C. (Painter)
Parkes, Mary (Publisher)
Murray, John George (Engraver)
London, England
33.5 x 39.5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.275
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