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LOT 491

Lot 491

Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)

Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)
Lot 491 Details
Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)

A VIEW OF THE FALL OF MONTMORENCY AND THE ATTACK MADE BY GENERAL WOLFE, ON THE FRENCH INTRENCHMENTS NEAR BEAUPORT, WITH THE GRENADIERS OF THE ARMY, JULY 31ST, 1759 & A VIEW OF THE TAKING OF QUEBEC, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1759

each a hand-coloured engraving, the first published for John Brown et al., the second by Laurie and Whittle, Fleet Street, London, 1797
largest frame 22 x 28 in — 55.9 x 71.1 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $2,091
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)
  • Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)
  • Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)
  • Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)
  • Two Works after Sir Hervey Smyth (1734-1811)
Note:

The Laurie and Whittle print represents the third incarnation of Hervey Smyith's sketch done on the battlefield in 1759. His motivation was not artistic, but the documentation of history. Its commercial success it not surprisiing given that the subject was a battle that had glorified Britain's military prowess.

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History of a Sketch During War: A View of the Taking of Quebec (1759)

CONDITION DETAILS

A fine example in good condition (apparently), but not examined out of the frame.

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