The Encampment of the English forces near Portsmouth together with a view of the English and French fleets at the commencement of the action between them on the XIXth of July MDXLV
James Basire the elder (London 1730 – London 1802)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1778 (Dated)
Materials
Paper
Measurements
1900.5 mm (Length)660 mm (H)1820.9 mm (Length)580.4 mm (H)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Mottistone Estate, Isle of Wight
NT 1412309
Summary
Engraving published by the Royal Society of Antiquaries of London and engraved by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802) showing the engagement between the English and French fleets at Portsmouth in 1545 and the sinking of Henry VIII's flagship Mary Rose. A copy of the paintings once at Cowdray House in Sussex.
Provenance
Presented to John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone by Colonel Henry Gore-Browne V.C. By descent to John Seely, 2nd Baron Mottistone and willed to Paul Paget. Given to the National Trust by Paul Paget by deed of gift, 26 August, 1964.
Makers and roles
James Basire the elder (London 1730 – London 1802) , engraver (printmaker) Society of Antiquaries of London, publisher