The royal duel [graphic].

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Title: The royal duel [graphic].
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [27 May 1789]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. May 27, 1789 by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: "A representation (not caricatured) of the duel between the Duke of York and Lennox on Wimbledon Common on 26 May. Lennox (left) fires at the Duke, who fires in the air. Above the Duke's head is written (in ink) 'Fire again Sir'. The two seconds stand beside their principals: Lord Winchilsea (left) and Lord Rawdon (right). In the distance is a man on horseback. Trees and grass form a background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Watermark.
Provenance: Maggs; August 1964; From Minto Wilson collection, with his stamp on verso; matted to 47 x 62 cm.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 25.2 x 35.4 cm, on sheet 27 x 40 cm
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1789
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain.
Subject (Name): Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827.
Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1764-1819.
Winchilsea, George Finch, Earl of, 1752-1826.
Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826.
Wimbledon Common (Wimbledon, London, England),
Subject (Topic): Dueling
Handguns
Peerage
Subjects: Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827
Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1764-1819
Winchilsea, George Finch, Earl of, 1752-1826
Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826
Wimbledon Common (Wimbledon, London, England)
Dueling > Great Britain
Handguns
Peerage
England > London > 1789

Access: Public
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