View of the port and roadstead at Boulogne at the moment of the fleet’s departure on August 16, 1803

Vue du port et de la rade de Boulogne, au moment du départ de la flottille, le 16 août 1803 is a famous historical French print depicting a key period of the Napoleonic Wars and the preparations for the failed invasion of Great Britain. The original work was painted by the renowned battle and horse painter Antoine-Charles-Horace (known as Carle) Vernet, and was converted into an engraving by the engravers Louis-François Couché and Jean-Jérôme Baugean.

France, early 19th century, colored etching with engraving, mount, glazed, frame

In the cutout 28 x 41 cm, frame 43 x 56 cm