Yale Center for British Art

Title:
Dia dos de Mayo de 1808, en Madrid : Mueren Daviz y Velarde defendiendo el Parque de Artilleria.
Published / Created:
London : Behrmann & Collmann, Dec. 15, 1813.
Physical Description:
1 print : aquatint ; 25 x 49 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
The aquatint engraving depicts a battle scene near one of the city gates at Madrid, representing the death of Daoiz and Velarde at the guns, during an attack by Murat on May 2, 1808.
Subject Terms:
Daoiz, Luis, 1767–1808. | Velarde, Pedro, 1779–1808. | Peninsular War, 1807–1814 -- Pictorial works. | Madrid (Spain) -- History -- Pictorial works.
Form/Genre:
Aquatints -- 1813. | Fans (Accessories)
Contributors:
Behrmann & Collmann, publisher.