THOMAS BURFORD Hand Colored Mezzotint Engraving, Battle of the Nile 1798 desk boxes Some cloudiness (interior)

Some cloudiness (interior)

Circa 1925

Colorless/clear

(2) Width 64

Note: some loss to iridescence

THOMAS BURFORD Hand Colored Mezzotint Engraving, Battle of the Nile 1798 desk boxes Some cloudiness (interior)DETAILS An antique, English, hand coloured mezzotint print of the historic naval Battle of the Nile in which the British led by Nelson defeated the French. Originally published around 1760 70 with a French title. The French title was later removed and republished as the Battle of the Nile 1798. PUBLISHER Robert Sayer (British, 172594) TITLE 2 A Squadron under Sail to form a Line of Battle Battle of the Nile 1798 FRAMING Mat and gilt ebonized frame