Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Bedwell, F. Le B.
Title:
Peiho River Forts
Date:
c.1860
Medium:
chromolithograph
Size:
35 x 60 cm
Description:
Attack and Capture of the Forts at the Entrance of the River Pei-Ho China by the Allied British and French Gun Boats of the Squadron in the Gulf of Pechili. Respectfully dedicated by permission to their Excellencies Rear Admiral Sir M. Seymour K.C.B. and Rear Admiral c. Rigault de Genouilly G.C.L.H.K.C.B.
From a sketch by F. Le B. Bedwell. T. Picken Lith. London. Published by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, Gate Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields.. Day & Son chromolith. to the Queen.
The entry for this picture in The Chater Collection book attributes the picture to William Simpson. This chromolithograph is clearly the same picture but aafter F. Le B. Bedwell. It is the only time we have had it and it is scarce.
P4726 Chater IV.43
References:
Item Code:
Chater IV.43
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