Bender, William Hogarth, between 1723 and 1724

Pl. 30; karl xii of sweden at bender, a turkish fortress on the dniester river; a composition in two parts: at top, riverbank scene with the king on horseback, accompanied by baron ernest fredrick de fabrice and several janissaries, walled fortress in the distance at left; below, a map, with the king's first and second encampments marked 'a' and 'aa', the river 'niester' at centre; illustration to aubry de la motraye's 'travels through europe, asia, and into part of africa. . ' (london, 1723/4), vol. 2. Etching. Date: between 1723 and 1724. Dimensions: Height: 252 mm (cropped); Width: 344 mm (cropped). Medium: paper. Depicted People: Aubry de La Motraye. Collection: British Museum. Bender (BM Cc,1.14)