About This Artwork

Designed by William Hanson
English, active c. 1794
Engraved by Slack
English, active c. 1794

Handkerchief Celebrating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794, 1794

Cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed
55.2 x 59 cm (21 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.)
Inscription: The Memorable Naval Engagement on the 1st of June 1794, when the British Channel Fleet under the command of Lord Howe took and destroy'd after one of the severest actions in the Annals of History Eight French Ships of the Line / Explanation No 1 Lord Howe giving command / No 2 the French Admirals Ship / No 3 The French Vessel Le Vengeur which sunk during the action / the crew refused to surrender / Sir Roger Curtis, Admi Pasley, Admi Howe, Admi Bowyer; Slack Sc.; William Hanson
Mr. and Mrs. John Farwell III Fund, 2005.67

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Exhibition History

The Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 141, “Commemorative Events on Cloth,” May 6–July 16, 2006

Publication History

"Notable Acquisitions at The Art Institute of Chicago." Museum Studies, vol. 32, no. 1 (Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, 2006), pp. 88-89 (illus.).

David Masello, "100 Top Treasures: The Most Outstanding Objects of Art Traded in the Past Year," Art and Antiques (November 2006), p. 79.




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