The taking of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, Nov 22nd 1739 (after Samuel Scott)
after Samuel Scott (London 1703 – Bath 1772)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, glass & paper
Measurements
460 x 670 mm; 620 mm (Height); 850 mm (Width)
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292519
Summary
Print, engraving, The taking of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, Nov 22nd 1739 (after Samuel Scott) by William Henry Toms (b. London 1712 - London c.1750) Showing the taking of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, Nov 22nd 1739, published 1740/1 and dedicated to James Vernon Esq. Several large ships are shown in an estuary with small boats full of men, gunfire and a sinking boat in the foreground. Houses can be seen against hills at the side of the distant estuary. In an ebonised and gilt frame.
Marks and inscriptions
James Vernon Esq. (dedication)
Makers and roles
after Samuel Scott (London 1703 – Bath 1772), artist William Henry Toms (b. London 1712 - London c.1750) , engraver (printmaker)