William Woollett, 1735–1785, Britishafter Benjamin West, 1738–1820, American, active in Britain (from 1763)
Title:
The Battle at La Hogue
Date:
1781
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 3/4 × 25 1/16 inches (50.2 × 63.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by B. West Historical Painter to HIs MAJESTY."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by W. Woollett, Engraver to HIs MAJESTY"; lettered, lower center: "To the Right Honourable the Lord Grosvenor | This Plate engraved from a picture of THE BATTLE AT LA HOGUE in his Lordship's Collection is dedicated | By his LORDSHIP'S much obliged and most obedient humble Servants - Benjamin West and William Woollett. | Published as the Act directs, 18 Oct. 1781. by B. West, W.Woollett & J. Hall London."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale University Art Gallery Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1984.21.448
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
flags | marine art | costume | ships | boats | swords | bayonets | soldiers | drama | smoke | fleets | sea | military art | La Hogue, Battle of, 1692 | fire | battle | war | death