John Burnet, 1784–1868, British, The Chelsea Pensioners reading the Gazette of the Battle of Waterloo, 1829
- Title:
- The Chelsea Pensioners reading the Gazette of the Battle of Waterloo
- Date:
- 1829
- Materials & Techniques:
- Line-engraving and etching, published state
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 21 x 29 1/2in. (53.3 x 74.9cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Engraved inscriptions: below image at left, "Painted by D. Wilkie RA."; and below at right, "Engraved by J. Burnet"; and below at center, "THE CHELSEA PENSIONERS READING THE GAZETTE OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO."; and below, "London. Published 18th June 1829 by Messrs Moon, Boys & Graves, Printsellers to His Majesty, 6 Pall Mall."
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.17929
- Classification:
- Prints
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:34722
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