PASSAGE OF THE DOURO, by the Division under the Command of Lt. Genl. the Honble Edward Paget
engraving, coloured, engraving
Accession Number
NAM.2001-04-479-1
Description
PASSAGE OF THE DOURO, by the Division under the Command of Lt. Genl. the Honble Edward Paget. Coloured engraving after H L’Eveque; in black and gold framed with off white mount, 12 May 1809. Bank of the river Douro in the foreground with soldiers in red coats and blue trousers embarking in boats, or waiting their turn. Boats on their way across river and landed, soldiers climbing the cliff on far side. Associated with Peninsular War (1808-1814). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
Events
Douro, Battle of, 1809 (Peninsular War 1808-1814)