George W. Terry 1800s Engraving “The Siege of San Sebastian” Signed Framed COA$319.00
George W. Terry 1800s Engraving “The Siege of San Sebastian” Signed Framed COA
$319.00
Artist: George W. Terry (British, 1854-1858 fl.)
Title: Storming of San Sebastian
Medium: Antique engraving on wove paper after the original by master engraver Daniel John Pound (British, 1820-1894).
Year: c. 1855
Signature: Signed in the plate.
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: Image Size 6 1/4 x 91/4 inches.
Framed Dimensions: Approximately 15 x 18 inches.
Framing: This piece has been professionally matted and framed using all new materials.
In the siege of San Sebastián (7 July – 8 September 1813), part of the Peninsular War, Allied forces under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington failed to capture the city in a siege. However in a second siege the Allied forces under Thomas Graham captured the city of San Sebastián in northern Basque Country from its French garrison under Louis Emmanuel Rey. During the final assault, the British and Portuguese troops rampaged through the town and razed it to the ground.
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