HMS Rosario - The gallant action off Dieppe, March 1812 BM 1917,1208.4643 (cropped), Emeric Essex Vidal, 4 June 1812

The gallant action off dieppe, march 1812. By h. M. Brigs roasario & griffonne , cpan harvey & trollope, defeating 12 french brigs, each carrying 4 long carronades, 32 ps and 30 men, taking three of the brigs and destroying two more, although the french had a majority of 22, guns & 440 men. The view here taken is 3/4 mile eastward of dieppe, under the high cliffs. Drawn by lieut e. Vidal print made by: john heaviside clark. Print made by: matthew dubourg. Published by: edward orme. After: emeric essex vidal 1917,1208. 4643 description recto two british brigs in action against 12 french brigs, one of which foundered in foreground. 1812 etching and aquatint, hand-coloured lettered with title followed by an account of the attack; production details beneath the image, "drawn by lieu. T e. Vidal - published, june 4th. 1812 by edwd. Orme printseller & publisher to his majesty and prince regent. , bond st. (corner of brooke st) london. - engraved by clark & dubourg. " heightː 300mm width: 376mm. Date: 4 June 1812.