Original wood engraving "Her Majesty proceeding to the Duke of Wellington flag-ship", drawn by J. W. Carmichael for The Illustrated London News: the royal barge advances among the dressed boats toward the flagship, with the fleet at anchor beyond.
Original wood engraving "Her Majesty proceeding to the Duke of Wellington flag-ship", drawn by J. W. Carmichael for The Illustrated London News: the royal barge advances among the dressed boats toward the flagship, with the fleet at anchor beyond.
The scene belongs to Queen Victoria's great naval review at Spithead in August 1853, on the eve of the Crimean War.
Medium: Wood engraving
Artist / after: John Wilson Carmichael (1799-1868)
Date: 1853
Source: The Illustrated London News
Dimensions: 14.2 x 9.4 in (36 x 24 cm)
Condition: Yellowed paper, with creases and small tears at the edges; the image is complete.