very-rare-ralph-rawdon-war-of-1812-engraving
Lot 607
Very Rare Ralph Rawdon War of 1812 Engraving
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Uncolored copperplate titled "Col. Johnsons mounted men charging a party of British Artillerists and Indians, at the Battle fought near Moravian Town October 2nd 1813, when the whole of the British force commanded by Gen. Proctor surrendered to the Army under Gen. Harrison and his Gallant followers," published in Cheshire, Connecticut by Shelton & Kensett, 1813, signed "Engraved by R. Rowden" in lower right margin. This dramatic scene depicts a charge by Kentucky dragoons during the Battle of the Thames in Ontario, Canada. Britain's ally Chief Tecumseh was killed during the affair.

10 x 13.25 in.

Uneven trim as made; overall moderate browning.

$1,000 - 2,000