Title
To the Right Honble LORD BOLTON GOVERNOR of the Isle of Wight this Representation of the VOLUNTEERS receiving the ISLAND BANNER, presented to them by his Lordship at Carisbrook Castle on the 24th of June 1798 Is with permission most respectfully inscribed by his Lordship's much obliged and most obedt hble servt Richd Livesay. / Drawn by R. Livesay Drawing Master to the R.A.Ports. ; Engraved by J. Wells.
Creator
Wells, John, active 18th century-19th century, printmaker.
Publication details
[Portsea] : Published June 1 1799 as the Act directs by R. Livesay Ports., [June 1 1799]
Physical details
1 print : aquatint and etching with hand-colouring ; sheet 51 x 61
Description
Soldiers drawn up in a large square, one in the foreground kneeling as Lord Bolton presents him with a banner; dignitaries and clerics standing nearby; men and women standing and sitting on the grass; soldiers with drums in the right foreground; a ruined castle on a mound in the background to left. Title broken by coat of arms.
Place
Isle of Wight (England)
Other persons
Livesay, Richard, -1823?, artist, publisher.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.15.14.a.