Key to the large Historical Engraving of the Death of Lord Nelson.
[after W.M. Craig.] Published by Edw.d Orme. 59, Bond Street. Rare stipple and line engraving. 280 x 220mm (11 x 8¾"), 1808 watermark. Creasing and surface dirt. Small margins. A keyplate to Robert Cooper's print after W.M. Craig showing Nelson's death on the deck of H.M.S Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar. The key shows outlines and identifies 15 portraits within the painting, although a disclaimer reads 'The above are not considered as likenesses but merely a reference to the Portraits in the large Engraving'.
[Ref: 63942] £180.00
(£216.00 incl.VAT)