The gallant action off Dieppe, March 1812. By H.M. Brigs <i>Roasario</i> &amp; <i>Griffonne</i> , Cpan Harvey &amp; Trollope, defeating 12 French Brigs, each carrying 4 long carronades, 32 Ps and 30 men, Taking Three of the Brigs and destroying two more, although the French had a majority of 22, guns &amp; 440 men. The view here taken is 3/4 mile eastward of Dieppe, under the high cliffs.
<p>Drawn by Lieut E. Vidal
</p><p>Print made by: John Heaviside Clark. Print made by: Matthew Dubourg. Published by: Edward Orme. After: Emeric Essex Vidal 
</p><p>1917,1208.4643
</p><p>Description
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</p><p>Two British brigs in action against 12 French brigs, one of which foundered in foreground. 1812 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured
</p><p>Lettered with title followed by an account of the attack; production details beneath the image, "Drawn by Lieu.t E. Vidal - Published, June 4th.1812 by Edwd. Orme Printseller &amp; Publisher to his Majesty and Prince Regent., Bond St. (corner of Brooke St) London.- Engraved by Clark &amp; Dubourg."
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Heightː 300mm Width: 376mm
<p>Emeric Essex Vidal (artist)
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Clark &amp; Dubourg (Engravers)
1812-06-04
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