Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
Naval Triumph, or Favours Confer'd. 13 - 13 Nov 1780
Hand-coloured etching | 25.7 x 36.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810007
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A hand-coloured print of Admiral Keppel who rides on the back of a veteran sailor who is missing an eye and uses crutches. They advance towards Greenwich Hospital. The Admiral bestows privileges on another Naval Commander by shaking hands with him. Meanwhile, other disabled veterans look on in disgust. On the right, another veteran lies against a stone at the gates to the Hospital. Coloured impression of RCIN 810008. Inscribed in the plate: London, Printed for J.Harris, No 3 Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, Novr 13 1780
Provenance
Probably acquired during the reign of Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Hand-coloured etching
Measurements
25.7 x 36.5 cm (sheet of paper)
24.7 x 34.8 cm (platemark)
