Washington. A representation of the capture of the city of Washington, by the British forces under the command of Major Genl. Ross and Rear Adml. Sir I. Cockburn, August 24th 1814, wherein are shown, the fort and the flotilla.

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• PUBLISHER: Publish'd by I. Ryland 83, Cannon Street.

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: 1815.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 3/8 x 7 1/4" (21.2 x 44 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Engraver and artist not noted. Top margin "The Stationer's Almanack, 1815." <BR><BR> This engraving represents the battle and capture of the City of Washington by the British on August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812. The image portrays British soldiers in the foreground, with ships on the Potomac River bombarding the city. Washington, shown atop a hill, is engulfed in flames as key buildings burn. The print captures the destructive force of the invasion led by Major General Robert Ross and Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn.<BR><BR> There is some indication that this engraving may have been associated with a stationers' almanac from 1815, though further research is needed to confirm its original context. Given the publication date and format, it is possible that the print was issued as part of a broader historical or commemorative work. Additional investigation into I. Ryland's publications and early 19th-century almanacs may provide further insights into its origins and distribution.

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• CONDITION: Good condition, a strong impression.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Historical , War of 1812