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The Unfortunate DEATH of MAJOR ANDRE/ (Adjutant General to the English Army) at Head Quarters in New York, Oct.\r 2, 1780,/ who was found within the American Lines in the character of a Spy.
John Goldar, William Hamilton R.A., Alexander Hogg
1785-1785
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Goldar (Engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1976.0106
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0106
Object Name
Print (Etching)
Title
The Unfortunate DEATH of MAJOR ANDRE/ (Adjutant General to the English Army) at Head Quarters in New York, Oct.\r 2, 1780,/ who was found within the American Lines in the character of a Spy.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Goldar (Engraver); William Hamilton R.A. (Draftsman); Alexander Hogg (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1785-1785
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right, beneath image
Inscription: Goldar Sculp.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left, beneath image
Inscription: Hamilton delin.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Historical
- Book illustration
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Etched
- Engraved
- Line engraved
Dimensions (inches)
15.1 (H) x 8.8 (W) x 10.7 (Image H) x 7 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.3 (H) x 22.3 (W) x 27.2 (Image H) x 17.8 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 12.0 in. (30.5 cm). Plate W: 7.8 in. (19.7 cm). Chain interval: 2.4-2.8 cm. Laid line interval: 8cm.
Publisher Summary
A. Hogg
Publisher Date
01/01/1785
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
A. Hogg
Edition Notes
Probably from Edward Barnard, The New, Comprehensive, Impartial and Complete History of England: from theearliest period of Authentic Information, to the End of the Present Year. Containing A full, accurate, clear...Account of all the most remarkable Transactions, memorable Events...in which the English have been concerned...to the Present Very Important Crisis... (London: Alexander Hogg, 1785).