An angel crowns Britannia as a reward for defeating France in the naval battle in the eastern Atlantic on 1 June 1794. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1803, after R. Smirke.
- Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845.
- Date:
- 1803
- Reference:
- 37671i
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About this work
Description
Above and below are portraits of the British seamen in roundels. The battle was known in Great Britain as the Glorious First of June
Publication/Creation
London (Historic Gallery, Pall Mall) : R. Bowyer, 1803.
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; sheet 72.8 x 43 cm
Lettering
Commemoration of the victory of June 1st. MDCCXCIV. R. Smirke, R.A. delt. - the figures engraved by F. Bartolozzi R.A. Landscape & water Engd. by Landseer. Portraits of the Admls. of England by Ryder. - Portraits of the Capt. England by Stowe.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37671i
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