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Pirates Decoying a Merchantman

  • ARTIST: Francois-Auguste Biard

  • PUBLISHER: No publisher or engraver's name given.

  • MEDIUM: Stipple and line engraving

    DATE: c.1855.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image 22 1/2 x 30 1/2" (57 x 77.7 cm)

  • DESCRIPTION: This engraving gives a mid-nineteenth century view of what buccaneers tactics were, deceiving another merchantman into believing that they are just passing another peaceful ship. Little do they know of the band of ruffians waiting to board and plunder them.<br><br> Francois Auguste Biard was a French artist, known for his adventurous travels and the works depicting his experiences.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition save for toning in the margins.

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