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A View of Cape Rouge, Quebec, Canada, Mazell after Capt. Hervey Smyth, c.1760s

About the Item

A View of Cape Rouge, or Carouge, on the Saint Lawrence River, north of Quebec. Engraving by Peter Mazell after a drawing by Captian Hervey Smyth, published c.1760's, London. The image depicts British troops in the water with flags flying set against a Canadian landscape. Intended for a European audience with great interest in the colonies this print is from a series of the rarest and most important early views of the American landscape. 21 ¾ by 15 ¼ inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1760s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The print has age-related imperfections such as toning, stains, and foxing. Frame shows wear with scuffs and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288237295442
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