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The View on the Taking of Quebec

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The View on the Taking of Quebec
September 13, 1759; executed 1760's
Artist Unknown
hand-colored engraving on laid paper
9 13/16 in x 11 13/16 in (24.92 cm x 30 cm);6 7/16 in x 10 1/16 in (16.35 cm x 25.56 cm);6 1/16 in x 9 5/8 in (15.4 cm x 24.45 cm);18 13/16 in x 14 11/16 in (47.78 cm x 37.31 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2013/2.561

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Subject Matter:

 Showing the manner of debarking of English forces of the resolute scrambling of the light Infantry up a Woody Precipice to dislodge the Captain's Post, which defended a small entrenched path, through which the troops were to pass. Also a view of the signal victory obtain'd over The French Regulars, Canadians and Indians which produc'd the Surrender of Quebec. Printed for Carrington Bowles, Map + Printseller, No. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London

Physical Description:

Ships coming upon the banks and disembarking for the battle that can be see on the left.

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