Title
TO MAJOR GENERAL DON Commander in Chief of the Forces in the Isle of Wight This Plate of the GRAND REVIEW near FRESHWATER BAY on the 17th of June 1798, Is inscribed with respectfull acknowledgements by his obliged humble servant Richard Livesay. / Designed by R. Livesay, Drawing Master to the Royal Academy Portsmouth. ; Engraved by J. Wells.
Creator
Wells, John, active 18th century-19th century, printmaker.
Publication details
[Portsmouth] : Published April 1 1799 by R. Livesay, Portsea. [April 1 1799]
Physical details
1 print : aquatint and etching with hand-colouring ; sheet 51 x 61 cm
Description
Troops drawn up on a green slope of a cliff, firing salutes; the sea on the right flowing into a bay in the foreground; a house on the left; crowds of people on the shore; carriages driving towards the review. Title broken by coat of arms.
Place
Isle of Wight (England)
Other persons
Livesay, Richard, -1823?, artist, publisher.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.15.14.b.