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C1882
The Bombardment of Alexandria.
Very large c.19th engraving of the British bombardment of Alexandria, with key positions listed at top and the names of the ships in the fleet below the image. From the original edition of The Illustrated London News. Collections: State Library New … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Bombardment of Alexandria.
Date:
C1882
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued. Laid on archival linen.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
1028mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
1102mm
x 405mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1882
Description:
Very large c.19th engraving of the British bombardment of Alexandria, with key positions listed at top and the names of the ships in the fleet below the image.
From the original edition of The Illustrated London News.
Collections:
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS TF00009
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2855507
State Library Victoria: Record ID 9910359523607636
Met Museum New York: Accession Number: 28.111.12
Royal Academy: Record number 14/3950
Josiah Robert Wells (1849 - 1897)
Wells was the principal marine artist for The Illustrated London News 1873-1883. He was a member and exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and the New Society of Painters in Water Colours from 1872 and in 1879 as well as exhibiting at the Royal Academy.
