johnsallay - Historical Prints

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Description

Early American copper-plate engravings related to historical figures and events.

3 items

A View of the Taking of Quebec. London, 1759.
 
Benjamin Franklin. Charles Nicholas Cochin (painter), French (1715—1790).
Signed Dessine par C.N. Cochin Chevalier de l'Ordre du Roi en 1777 on lower left.
Engraved by Johann Martin Will, German. Signed Ioh. Martin Will exeudit Aug. Vind. On lower right.

Mezzotint print, 1777.

48.0cm h × 36.7cm w, including frame.

Bright clean condition, in period frame.

Provenance:

  • Northeast Auctions
 
Major General James Wolfe. J.S.C. Schaak (painter),
Drawn by Henry Smith.
Engraved by Richad Houston.

Mezzotint print, London, c.1759.

51.0cm h × 40.8cm w, including frame.

Bright clean condition, in period frame.

Provenance:

  • Northeast Auctions