C1879

The bursting of the 38-ton gun on board H.M.S “Thunder”

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$A 90

Double page engraving of the H.M.S. Thunderer and its canons. Insets 1. H.M.S. “Thunderer” at Ismid, where the explosion took place. 2. Section of the gun showing the line of fracture. 3. The Gun after the explosion. 4. Condition of … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The bursting of the 38-ton gun on board H.M.S “Thunder”

Date:

C1879

Artist:

Joseph Nash (1809 - 1878)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size:

500mm

x 300mm

Paper Size:

560mm

x 355mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1879

Description:

Double page engraving of the H.M.S. Thunderer and its canons.

Insets

1. H.M.S. “Thunderer” at Ismid, where the explosion took place.

2. Section of the gun showing the line of fracture.

3. The Gun after the explosion.

4. Condition of the Turret after the gun had burst.

From the original edition of The Graphic.

Joseph Nash (1809 - 1878)

Nash was an English watercolour painter and lithographer, specialising in historical buildings. His major work was the series, Mansions of England in the Olden Time 1839–49.

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