E. Kirkall (*1682) After Baston (18th), Burning The Enemy Fleet, Around 1720, Etching - May 20, 2023 | Fichter Kunsthandel In Hesse
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E. KIRKALL (*1682) after BASTON (18th), Burning the enemy fleet, around 1720, Etching

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E. KIRKALL (*1682) after BASTON (18th), Burning the enemy fleet, around 1720, Etching
E. KIRKALL (*1682) after BASTON (18th), Burning the enemy fleet, around 1720, Etching
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Description
Elisha Kirkall (around 1682 - 1742 ) after Thomas Baston (18th century): Sea battle of the British Navy, burning of the enemy fleet, c. 1720, Etching

Technique: Etching on Paper

Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "TBaston delin. / E. Kirkall sculp.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Furit Immissis Vulcanus habenis, Transtra per et remos et pictas abjete puppes. / Virgil".

Date: c. 1720

Description: Impressive depiction of a naval battle of the Royal Navy against an unknown navy. The enemy ships are fired at with glowing cannonballs and are ablaze. In the water some lifeboats.

Keywords: Sea battle, Seafaring, Weapon, Cannon, Fire, Brander, Vulcanus, Hephaestus, 18th century, Classicism, Seafaring, United Kingdom,

Condition
Very good condition. Long faint crease on the lower margin. Some pale foxing visible on the margin. Signature at lower right somewhat rubbed or weak impression.
Dimensions
22.9 x 33.9 cm
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E. KIRKALL (*1682) after BASTON (18th), Burning the enemy fleet, around 1720, Etching

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