John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
On 6th. August 1855, the Anglo-French fleet led by Admirals Richard S. Dundas in the 'Duke of Wellington' and Charles Penaud in the 'Tourville' arrived at Sweaborg and anchored in formation at an appropriate distance from the fortress, where its outdated guns could not reach them. On the morning of 9th. August, they began shelling the fortress. Considerable damage was inflicted on the dockyard and enemy ships and stores. This print depicts the scene of the action, showing explosions and smoke rings from mortar fire. Below the scene in the margins are the names of the ships and admirals involved in the battle. Size:- Height...23.75''/ 60.5cm. Width...40''/ 101cm. Depth...1.5''/ 4cm. Delivery by carrier to most of U.K. mainland £28.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Framed Print of the English & French Bombardment of Sweaborg
