Sir David Baird. Engraving by A. Cardon after A.J. Oliver, 1811.
- Oliver, Archer James, 1774-1842.
- Date:
- 1811
- Reference:
- 688945i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A military scene appears in the background, presumably in India, where Baird achieved fame as the conqueror of Tippoo Sahib at Seringapatam
Publication/Creation
[London?] : [publisher not identified], 1811.
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; sheet 24.6 x 14 cm
Lettering
Lieut. Gen.l Sir David Baird. Engraved for The royal military chronicle for January 1 1811. A. Cardon sc.
References note
F. O'Donoghue, Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, vol. I, London 1912, p. 104
Reference
Wellcome Collection 688945i
Creator/production credits
Attribution to Oliver from the British Museum catalogue, loc. cit.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores