Studies for the painting "Sortie made by the Garrison of Gibraltar in Nov. 1781", 1789.

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Studies for the painting "Sortie made by the Garrison of Gibraltar in Nov. 1781", 1789.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62256118

A series of twelve studies in pencil, pen and ink, and wash, with one sketch for the top ornament of the frame, one sketch of the picture in its frame, and a sketch of the head of Sir Thomas Lawrence, who was used as the model for the dying Spanish commander. The painting depicts an incident in the siege of Gibraltar, when the Spanish attempted to retake the rock from the British. Also included is Trumbull's history of the painting (N.Y. 1828 Oct. 1), a letter of transmittal to Athenaeum president Josiah Quincy (1828 Sept. 30), and a 4 p. prospectus, "Reference and description of the print, representing the Sortie made by the Garrison of Gibraltar in Nov. 1781, engraved by Mr. Sharp ..."

1 v. (15 studies + 2 documents + 1 printed prospectus) ; 52 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7810349

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Sharp, William, 1749-1824

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English engraver. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : Charles St. [London], to Alderman Boydell, [no year] Aug. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662102 From the description of Document signed : Vauxhall, [London], 1783 Apr. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664797 ...

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

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American painter of historical subjects. From the description of ALS : New York, to James Madison, 1823 Oct. 20. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122580911 Painter; New York City. From the description of John Trumbull papers, 1787-1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557315 John Trumbull (1756-1843) was an American painter and diplomat. From the guide to the John Trumbull papers, 1780-1840, (The New York Public Library...

Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, 1769-1830

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English portrait painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to J.W. Croker, 1815 Feb. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 663622098 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [J.W. Croker], Monday noon [1829 Feb. 23]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664707618 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [J.W. Croker], [1829] Feb. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664707570 From the description of Auto...

Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864

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Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts; United States and Massaschusetts legislator; and, President of Harvard University. From the description of Josiah Quincy letter, portrait and autograph, 1839-1889. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 63118297 President of Harvard. From the description of Autograph note signed : [Cambridge, Mass.], addressed to the Rev. John Pierpont, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270616000 From the description of Autograph note ...