The battle of Alexandria: Sir Ralph Abercromby (Abercrombie) is taken from the battle after being wounded in the thigh (key to the painting). Engraving, 1804, after R. Ker Porter.

Abercromby is attended by Surgeon Gillham on hi sright and Assistant Surgeon Fearon on his left

"Either because of his not inconsiderable courage, his severe short-sightedness, or both he had strayed dangerously close to the enemy. In the poor light he only narrowly escaped capture by a French dragoon and, not long afterwards, was struck by a musket ball in the thigh and was evacuated to the fleet's flagship, HMS Foudroyant. Even then his concern for the well-being and efficiency of the rank and file shone forth; he insisted that a soldier's blanket that had been fashioned into a pillow for him by an aide should be returned to its rightful owner at once. After rallying a little he faltered, and finally succumbed to septicaemia at 11 p.m. on 28 March 1801 [in Malta]." (Oxford dictionary of national biography, s.v. Abercromby)

London (Gt Newport Street) : Published by John P. Thompson printseller to his Majesty & the Duke & Duchess of York, June 4, 1804.

1 print : engraving ; platemark 38 x 54 cm

Descriptive sketch of the print of the death of Gen: Sir Ralph Abercrombie ... Description de l'estampe représentant la mort du Général Sir Ralph Abercrombie. Bears extensive engraved lettering: a key to the subjects of the picture on the left and right sides of the outline image, and, below, a description of the event in English and French. The key identifies 41 people and 8 features of the locality

Wellcome Collection 547647i