FRENCH SCHOOL
18th Century
The Siege of Minorca. Panoramic view of the British fleet off the port of Minorca. Inscribed in part "Escadre Francaise Croisant Devant le fort St. Philippe a centre du port Mahon Commandee par M. de la galissonniere lieutenant general des armees navalles pendant que M. le Marachal duc de richelieu faisant le siege du dit fort st Philippe le 27 Juin 1756".
Watercolor on paper, sheet size 15.5" x 32". Unframed.

Several vertical creases. Water stains to lower right and upper left. Toned.

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