File:Naval battle at Cape Lagos, 1759 RCIN 732119.jpg

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View of the Battle of Lagos

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Author
Pierre-Charles Canot  (1710–1777)  wikidata:Q15433971
 
Alternative names
pseudonym: Canot, P.; Pierre Charles Canot; Peter Charles Cannot; Pierre Cannot; Peter Charles Canot; P.C. Canot
Description French printmaker
Date of birth/death 1710 Edit this at Wikidata 1777 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death France London
Work period 1725 Edit this at Wikidata–1777 Edit this at Wikidata
Work location
Great Britain (1740–1777) Edit this at Wikidata
Authority file
creator QS:P170,Q15433971
William Woollett  (1735–1785)  wikidata:Q8020568
 
William Woollett
Alternative names
William Woolett; william woollett; Woollett; Woollet; Woolett
Description English engraver, copper engraver and graphic artist
Date of birth/death 15 August 1735 23 May 1785
Location of birth/death Maidstone London
Work location
London Edit this at Wikidata
Authority file
creator QS:P170,Q8020568
After Richard Paton  (1717–1791)  wikidata:Q3431102
 
After Richard Paton
Alternative names
r. paton; Paten; Paton; Robert Paton; R. Paton, Wardour Street, Soho, London
Description British marine painter
Date of birth/death 1717 Edit this at Wikidata 7 March 1791 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death London London
Work location
London Edit this at Wikidata
Authority file
creator QS:P170,Q4233718,P1877,Q3431102
Robert Willock (active 1732-1770s) (publisher)
Title
To the Right Honourable WILLIAM PITT Esq.r One of HIS MAJESTY’S Principal Secretaries of State, &c,,a &c,,a This Representation of the DEFEAT of a French Squadron under the Command of M,, de la Clue, Chef d’Escadre, by a Squadron of His MAJESTY’S, Commanded by the Right Hon.ble Edward Boscawen, Admiral of the Blue, off Cape Lagos, on the 18,, of August 1759. Is most humbly Inscribed by his Most Devoted and Obedient Servant, Rich,,d Paton.
Description
English: A view of the naval Battle of Lagos fought on 18 August 1759 between the British fleet, commanded by Admiral Edward Boscawen (1711-61) and the French, commanded by Jean-François de Bertet de La Clue-Sabran (1696-1764), resulting in a British victory. Seven Years War (1756-63).

The British captured three French ships: Centaur, Modeste, and Téméraire which were added to the British navy. Boscawen was appointed General of Marines for his part in the action.

Richard Paton (1717-91) (artistand publisher) [bottom right, below edge of view:] P.C. Canot Aq. fort. W.m Woollett Sculp.

William Woollett (1735-85) (engraver)

Pierre Charles Canot (1710-77) (engraver) [bottom right, below edge of view:] P.C. Canot Aq. fort. W.m Woollett Sculp

Robert Willock (active 1732-1770s) (publisher) [bottom centre, below title, publisher:] London, Publish’d according to Law, 16 March 1761. To be had of R. Paton in Wardour Street Soho, & R. Willock. Bookseller in Cornhill.

Pitt, William, 1759-1806 (dedicatee)

George III catalogue entry: Naval Engagement Representation of the Defeat of a French Squadron commanded by M. de la Clue, by a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships commanded by Admiral Boscawen, off Cape Lagos on the 18.th of August 1759: by R. Paton, engraved by Canot and Woollett, 1761.
Depicted place off Leixao da Cruz, Lagos, Portugal (37°04'45"N 08°40'00"W)
Date 1761
date QS:P571,+1761-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium engraving and etching
Dimensions 43.6 x 62.2 cm (image)
institution QS:P195,Q1459037
Accession number
RCIN 732119
Source/Photographer https://militarymaps.rct.uk/the-seven-years-war-1756-63/naval-battle-at-cape-logos-1759-to-the-right
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    Paton original
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    Later French copy

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