Louis Haghe, 1806–1885, Britishafter T. L. Hornbrook, 1780–1850, BritishPrinted by William Day, 1824–1913, British
Title:
His Majesty's Ship Britannia Leaving Hamoaze with the Lord High Admiral On Board
Date:
ca. 1840
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph, hand-colored on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 19 3/16 inches (36.9 x 48.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Drawn on Stone by L. Haghe from Paintings by T. L. Hornbrock in the Possession of the Earl of Northesk"; lower center, text divided by coat of arms: "To the Right Hon,,ble the Earl of Northesk, G. C. B., Rear Admiral of Great Britain, Commander in Chief at Plymouth &c &c &c, and to the | British Navy. This Print of his Majesty's Ship, Britannia leaving Hamoaze with the Lord High Admiral on board, is by his | Lordships permission, respectfully dedicated by their obliged and Obed,t Serv,,ts The Publishers. | Published by S. Saunders & W. Byers, Fore Street, Devonport."; lower right: "Printed by W. Day 17 Gate Street, London"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection