Buenos Aires 1807, Santo Domingo Convent - Engraving after Galbez
€50.00
A line engraving of the assault by Spanish troops on the convent of Santo Domingo in Buenos Aires on 5 July 1807, with the church behind and fighting in the street. It reproduces, as stated below the image, the first proof impression of an engraving by D. Juan Galbez.
A line engraving of the assault by Spanish troops on the convent of Santo Domingo in Buenos Aires on 5 July 1807, with the church behind and fighting in the street. It reproduces, as stated below the image, the first proof impression of an engraving by D. Juan Galbez.
The episode belongs to the second British invasion of the Rio de la Plata: the British regiments that held out in Santo Domingo were beaten from the rooftops and finally surrendered, which decided Whitelocke's withdrawal.
Medium: line engraving on paper (facsimile of the first proof impression)
Artist / after: after the engraving by D. Juan Galbez
Dimensions: 13.2 x 10.0 in (33.6 x 25.5 cm)
Condition: fair; paper toned with a central fold and light wear at the edges
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A line engraving of the assault by Spanish troops on the convent of Santo Domingo in Buenos Aires on 5 July 1807, with the church behind and fighting in the street. It reproduces, as stated below the image, the first proof impression of an engraving by D. Juan Galbez.