Edward Duncan, RWS (London 1803 – London 1882)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1 Jan 1832
Materials
Gilt, Paper, Wood
Measurements
465 mm (H); 670 mm (W); 605 mm (H); 810 mm (W)
Place of origin
Leadenhall Street
Order this imageCollection
Owletts, Kent
NT 1411164
Summary
Print of a painting of The Honourable Company's Ship Bridgewater by W J Huggins. Gilt frame.
Marks and inscriptions
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty. 105 Leadenhall Street and Published by him Jany 1. 1832. / Engraved by E. Duncan / The Honorable Company's Ship, BRIDGEWATER, Capt John Rennie Manderson / on her homeward bound Voyage from China to England, on the 7th March, 1830, in Latt 20 South and Longitude 90 East after having encountered a Hurricane of unexampled Violence and duration When four Shrouds of the Main Rigging having been carried away the Main Mast / went about 20 Feet above the Deck leaving nothing standing but the Fore Mast and Bowsprit badly sprung, in 2 Hours the Gale abated, and on the 10th April the Ship reached Madras Roads under Jury Masts. (printed on front)
Makers and roles
Edward Duncan, RWS (London 1803 – London 1882), engraver (printmaker) William John Huggins (1781 - London 1845), painter William John Huggins (1781 - London 1845), publisher