Henry Papprill, 1816–d.after 1883, Americanafter Capt. R. B. Crawford, active 1841–1844
Title:
This View of the Capture of Amoy, on the Coast of China, on the 26th August, 1841
Date:
1842
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint on thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 3/4 × 22 13/16 inches (32.4 × 57.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "QUEEN -- steamer. Large Rock, with inscription. | Lieut. R.B. Crawford Delt. | PLATE No. 2."; lettered, lower righta; " PYLADES__18. | H. Papprill Sculpt."; lettered, lower center: "WELLESLEY__72. BLENHEIM__72. Attacking heavy granite batteries. | This View of the Capture of Amoy, on the Coast of CHINA, on the 26th, August, 1841; | BY HER MAJESTY'S COMBINED FORCES, | Under Vice Admiral Sir William Parker, K.U.B. and Lieut. General Sir Hugh George, K.U.B. | Is with permission humbly dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince Albert, &c.&c. | by HIs Royal Highnesses most faithful & devoted Servant, R.B.Crawford, Lieut. R.N. | LONDON PUBLISHED SEPT. 1ST 1842, BY ACKERMANN & CO. 96 STRAND."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection