A View of Quebec from the Bason. Painted from the Drawing of Hery. Smith Esq. By Frances Swain. P. C. Canot Sculpt. London Printed for T. Bowles.F. Bakewell & H. Parker. Robt. Sayer.

SMYTH, Hervey [1734-1811] (after).

Published by London: [c1760’s].

About this Item

13 x 17 1/2 inches (engraved surface; 33 x 44.2 cm). modern colour. engraving (upper corner of right margin restored, soiling, chips & tears to margins, two affecting small portion of engraved surface, backed on archival tissue). Bowles, Bakewell, Parker & Sayer issue of Smyth's A View of Quebec. This view of Quebec was drawn by Captain Smyth, the aide-de-camp to General Wolfe, and executed by Swain. The print shows Admiral Saunder's fleet in the St. Lawrence with Quebec in the distance. The keyed reference identifies the batteries and buildings, including the Governor's House, Jesuits College, Bishops Palace, Seminary, Hotel Dieu, Intendants Palace, Hospital &c. Jefferys, A Catalogue Of The Sigmund Samuel Collection, 377. de Volpi, Quebec, Plate 12. Toronto Public Library, Landmarks of Canada, 2083.

Seller Inventory # sala17

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A View of Quebec from the Bason. Painted from the Drawing of Hery. Smith Esq. By Frances Swain. P. C. Canot Sculpt. London Printed for T. Bowles.F. Bakewell & H. Parker. Robt. Sayer.
• Publisher: London: [c1760 s].
• Binding: No Binding
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antique-Prints