1898 Print Captain Edward Riou Samuel Shelley Art British Royal Navy XENA6

"Captain Edward Riou"

This is an original 1898 monochrome halftone print of a miniaturist painting by Samuel Shelly of a portrait of Capt. Edward Riou, who served in the British Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars. He was killed by a volley of round shot fired from the artillery battery of a Danish fort at the Battle of Copenhagen that was fought on April 2, 1801 during the War of the Second Coalition.

CONDITION

This 113+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Small crease - top margin. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Small tear - left margin.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 5 inches; 10 x 13 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Shelley, Samuel. There is no visible artist signature.

Keywords specific to this image: Military

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