engraving

PRINTS - ENGRAVINGS
Campbell, Arch. (Sir)
BURMA
1826-01-02
10.00 x 14.50 x 0

Colored engraving entitled The ATTACK of the STOCKADES at PAGODA POINT, on the RANGOON RIVER,/ by SIR ARCHD. CAMPBELL, K. C. B. 8th July 1824". Scene is of British Troops in 20 barges, auxiliary steamboat "DIANA" and 7 frigates. In background is a stockade with a Pagoda behind it and trees. On both banks are stockades and men firing from the left one. Sky is bluegray with clouds and river is a dark gray. At top of print on right hand corner is "18" and on bottom starting from the left: "Drawn by J. MOORE/ Published Jan 2, 1826 by Tho. Clay, 18, Ludgate Hill, & Kingsbury & Co. Leadenhall Strt./ London Engraved by Reeve, Junr.


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