Original coloured aquatint after Henry Martens, Engraved by J.Harris, Published by Rudolph Ackermann 1850. Image size: 65 x 45 cm, sheet size: 77 x 56 cm.
This engraving represents The British and Native troops entering the breach lad by Captain Leith, Bombay Fusiliers by Artist John Harris after Henry Martens.
John Harris the Younger (1791-1873) was a mezzotint, aquatint engraver and lithographer of sporting subjects, and a figure painter. Born in London he was the son of the painter John Harris. He exhibited paintings at the RA, BI, SS (1822-52). Known particularly for his colour aquatint sporting prints.
Henry Martens (fl:1828 - 1860) was a military artist. |