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Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata (engraving)
1617324 Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 September 1846.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22850182
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Argentina Bark Batteries Creek Enemy Firebrand Frigate Fulton Gorgon Naval School Passage Rio De La Plata Rocket Schooners Steam Steamer Alecto Gassendi Musketry River Plate
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving titled "Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata" takes us back to a significant historical event in the 19th century. The image, created by an English School artist, showcases the intense naval battle between enemy forces along the River Plate in Argentina. The scene is filled with action and drama as steam-powered schooners and frigates engage in combat against a backdrop of towering cliffs and dense vegetation. The French navy's rocket brigade unleashes fiery projectiles towards their adversaries' batteries on shore, while musketry fills the air with smoke and chaos. Amidst this fierce confrontation, we can spot various vessels including a bark, tugboat, and transport ships ferrying troops across the river. The presence of armed forces from both nations highlights their determination to control this strategic waterway. The print captures not only the military aspect but also showcases different modes of transportation utilized during this conflict. It serves as a reminder of how crucial rivers were for passenger transportation and trade routes during that era. This artwork provides valuable insight into an important chapter in history when France and England vied for dominance over South American territories. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity, naval prowess, and the relentless pursuit of power on both sides.
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