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The battle of Queenston, Octr 13th 1813 [should be 1812]

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Date:

1836

Reference:

R13133-384-7-E, Volume number: 46

Type of material:

Art

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

2933777

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Canadian Historical Prints and Watercolours Collection

The battle of Queenston, Octr 13th 1813 [should be 1812]
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Date(s):

1836

Place:

1 Leadenhall St., London:

Place of creation:

United Kingdom

Publisher:

I.W. Laird's Martial Achievements,

Extent:

1 print / estampe : hand-coloured aquatint ; 13" X 19 1/4".

Language of material:

English

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The Battle of Queenston Heights actually took place October 13, 1812.
Image depicts the battle scene on the river, with a town on the right and boats full of soldiers on the water.
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Artist: Dennis, Major James active 1813

Engraver: Sutherland, T
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General note:

Drawn by Major Dennis, engraved by T. Sutherland.

Copy negative number: C-014614 (?)
Old framing number: 11-C-20
(See also negs. C-000276 & TC-000237 (?), from different prints)

Note on the state of conservation:

Print is somewhat faded and discoloured. It bears marks around the edges and residual adhesive from framing. There is a scratch in the print in the upper right corner of the image.

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Recto, l.l.: Drawn by Major Dennis.
Recto, l.r.: Engraved by T. Sutherland
Recto, l.c.: London: Pub.'d April 12th, 1836 for I.W. LAIRD'S Martial Achievements, at 1 Leadenhall St. / THE BATTLE OF QUEENSTON, OCT.R 13TH, 1813, / Which ended in a complete Victory on the part of the British, having captured 927 Men, killed or wounded about 500, / Taken 1400 Stand of Arms, a Six Pounder, and a Stand of Colours.
Recto, l.c. margin, manuscript pencil: 3m green 22x x28
Verso, l.r., manuscript pencil: 11-C-20
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Historical Events - 1812
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Volume [R13133]

[Consultation 90 Open]

46 Item no. assigned by LAC 370

[Consultation 90 Open]

Copy negative C-014614

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, R13133-370
Copyright: Expired

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