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Clark, John (fl.1710-20): London

Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo. 19 Jan. 1812. published 1 Feb 1813

RCIN 750671

Description

Shows fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo. British soldiers spill through breach in fortifications in the centre-background. Capt. Dobbs lies dying in the foreground-centre whilst the whole scene is lit by a fireball to the right. Open letters.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Clark, John (fl.1710-20): London
(etcher)

Search the collection Merke, H. (fl.1806.d.1863)
(aquatinter)

Search the collection Orme, Edward: Bond Street, corner of Brook St.
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Army-GB
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching with aquatint, hand colouring
Groupings
Category
History Prints / Almanacs
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Military architecture
Fortresses
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Napoleonic Empire Wars (1803-1815)
Peninsular War (1807-1814)
War operations
Infantry & Foot troops
History
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (House of Hanover 1714-1837)
England & Great Britain-History (George III 1760-1820)
General medieval and modern history (European history)

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