Bidspirit auction | AFTER RICHARD PATON ENGLISH HARBOR

AFTER RICHARD PATON ENGLISH HARBOR SCENE ENGRAVING 1771 - After Richard Paton, English, 1717 to 1791, a harbor scene engraving titled The Burning of the Prudent and Taking of the Bienfaisant in Louisbourg Harbour, Cape Breton, 1758, engraved by Pierre-Charles Canot, RA, French, 1710 to 1777, and dated 1771. The work vividly depicts the dramatic naval engagement during the capture of Louisbourg by Admiral Boscawen, supported by General Amherst, an event marking the beginning of the Seven Years War. Portrays the Prudent ablaze in the harbor amid the chaos of battle. Presented framed and glazed. Antique Engravings And Art Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 22 3/8 x 29 1/2 in. Image 15 3/4 x 23 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Signs of age and wear include discoloration, staining, and creasing. Frame shows wear, chipping, and surface scratches.