New York or Newark; New York or New Jersey; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1966.0233
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.0233
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
The Battle of Alexandria/ March 23, 1801.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Peter Maverick (Engraver); Burney (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
New York or Newark; New York or New Jersey; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin either New York, New York, or Newark, New Jersey. Maverick resided and worked outside of Newark from 1809 until 1820, when he moved back to New York City.
Date
1801-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: P.Maverick sculp.\t
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: Burney del.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Book illustration
Historical
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Engraved
Etched
Line engraved
Dimensions (inches)
4.3 (H) x 7.2 (W) x 3.5 (Image H) x 3.8 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11 (H) x 18.3 (W) x 8.8 (Image H) x 9.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 3.8 in. (9.6 cm). Plate W: 5.8 in. (14.8 cm).