The battle of Ouessan between the English & French fleets, or, First bravery of Philippe the Fiery-Faced, Duc' of Or+++n's [sic] [graphic].

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Title
The battle of Ouessan between the English & French fleets, or, First bravery of Philippe the Fiery-Faced, Duc' of Or+++n's [sic] [graphic].
Alternative Title
First bravery of Philippe the Fiery-Faced, Duc' of Orlean's
Contributor
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Published / Created
[1790]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
publisher not identified
Description
Title from item.
Attributed to Gillray in an unverified card catalog record.
Publication date from an impression in the Library of Congress.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark on bottom.
One line of text below title: where the Duc' upon the begining [sic] of the engagement, cried out in the greatest terror for the crew to carry him below deck ...
Companion print: Second bravery of Philippe the Fiery-Faced, Duc' of Orxxxn's.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Temporary local subject terms: French naval uniforms -- French military uniforms -- Naval battles: French vs. English -- Cannons -- French ships -- Battles: Ouessan (Ushant).
Watermark: J Whatman.
Window mounted to 32 x 43 cm., matted to 47 x 61 cm.
Provenance
Maggs ; Aug. 1964 ; From Minto Wilson collection with his stamp on verso.
Extent
1 print : plate mark 25.5 x 36.3 cm, on sheet 26 x 37 cm
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
790.08.04.02+

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Etchings England London 1790
Watermarks (Paper) J Whatman
Material
etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
Orléans, Louis Philippe Joseph, duc d', 1747-1793
Subject (Topic)
Guns
Ships
French
Subjects
Orléans, Louis Philippe Joseph, duc d', 1747-1793 > Caricatures and cartoons
Guns
Ships > French
England > 1790
England > London > 1790
J Whatman

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Orbis Record
8962653
Object ID (OID)
10731297

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