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The Encampment of the English forces near Portsmouth, together with a view of the English and French fleets at the commencement of the action between them on the XIX of July MDXLV: 34.A.8-2

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Encampment of the English forces near Portsmouth, together with a view of the English and French fleets at the commencement of the action between them on the XIX of July MDXLV

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Basire, James I
Painter: Unknown (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

18th Century
1778 -

Note

Printed from two plates. Published by the Society of Antiquaries, London, 1 June 1778

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: 34.A.8-2
Primary reference Number: 202225
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Audit data

Created: Friday 3 July 2015 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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