The Battle of the Boyne

James II seized by the mob as a fugitive Jesuit on the Isle of Sheppy /
[Original painting by B. West R.A.; engraved by J. Rogers].
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Rogers, J., engraver
Contributors: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820, artist.
Summary:The first engraving on this sheet is attributed to J. Rogers, after a painting by Benjamin West, (1738-1820). It is of William III, King of England, (1650-1702), about to cross the River Boyne on a white horse, leading the way with his sword; the men of James II's army flee before him and a wounded man in the foreground is carried away by his men. In the foreground, James II is attacked by a mob on the Isle of Sheppy. Below this, the second engraving on the sheet features a man lying on the ground beside a horse, a young boy behind him is leading the horse by the reins.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [S.l. s.n.; undated, between ca. 1800 and 1850].
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Notes:Images on sheet formerly held at PD HP (1690) 18 (A) [image at top of sheet] and PD HP (1690) 18 (B) [image at foot of sheet].

Physical description: 2 prints on 1 sheet : stipple engraving ; image 7.4 x 11.3 cm. and 7.3 x 8 cm., on sheet 23.5 x 17.8 cm..

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