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1795
GUSN-67195
Framed aquatint entitled "An East-Indiaman in a storm, Scudding before the Wind." Ship w/ British flag tossed on sea. Partially dismasted. Two small ships in background. Original frame of pressed brass over wood has been painted black.
marines (visual works)
aquatints (prints)
aquatints (prints)
ink
paper (fiber product)
marines (visual works)
ships
Ink
Unidentified Paper
Aquatint
Maritime
Ship
Picture
Engraved under print: ""Designed and Engraved by W. Elmes"" Engraved under title: ""Published 10th Octr. 1795 by John Fairburn. No. 146 Minories, London.""
Elmes, W. (Engraver)
Fairburn, John (Publisher)
London, England
8 x 10 1/4 (HxW) (inches)
1939.83
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