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Admiral Sir Hyde Parker
by John Chapman
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1796. Stipple engraving. 207mm by 130mm (sheet) 110mm by 90mm (oval). Admiral Sir Hyde Parker (1714-1782) fought in the American War of Independence and was knighted for his part in the Hudson River campaign.
From 1796 to 1800 he was in command at Jamaica and ably conducted the operations in the West Indies.In 1801, he commanded the British fleet during the bombardment of Copenhagen. His second-in-command was Horatio Nelson, who led the attack.At the height of the battle, Hyde Parker II hoisted the flag to discontinue the action. Famously, Nelson ignored the order from his commander by raising his telescope to his blind eye and exclaiming 'I really do not see the signal'. He pressed on with the action and ultimately compelled the Danish forces to capitulate.Chapman was an English stipple engraver of portraits after his contemporaries.
From 1796 to 1800 he was in command at Jamaica and ably conducted the operations in the West Indies.In 1801, he commanded the British fleet during the bombardment of Copenhagen. His second-in-command was Horatio Nelson, who led the attack.At the height of the battle, Hyde Parker II hoisted the flag to discontinue the action. Famously, Nelson ignored the order from his commander by raising his telescope to his blind eye and exclaiming 'I really do not see the signal'. He pressed on with the action and ultimately compelled the Danish forces to capitulate.Chapman was an English stipple engraver of portraits after his contemporaries.
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- Sebra Prints
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1888
- Title
- Admiral Sir Hyde Parker
- Author
- John Chapman
- Format/Binding
- Stipple engraving
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1796
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
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