| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | after Archibald Campbell |
| Published | Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London. [c.1766] |
| Dimensions | Image 150 x 255 mm, Plate 176 x 278 mm, Sheet 197 x 297 mm |
| Notes |
A coastal view of Roseau, Dominica, under attack by Lord Rollo and Sir Douglass amidst the Seven Years' War. In the foreground, eight three-mast ships sit on the coast, whilst a collection of smaller boats sit closer to the shore on the left. On the beach, a group of soldiers can be seen marching, whilst another group of students are visible in the hills to the far right. Andrew Rollo, 5th Lord Rollo (1703 - 1765) was a Scottish army commander in both Canada and Dominica. He led the attack on the French settlement of Roseau, Dominicia, on June 6th, 1761. Sir James Douglass, 1st Baronet (1703 - 1787) was a Scottish naval officer, and Commodore of Newfoundland. He was the commander of the squadron that captured Dominica from the French during the Seven Years' war. Condition: Some light discolouration to margins, and a small tear to edge of sheet in lower left corner. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £100.00 |
| Stock ID | 40226 |