‘Deptford Volunteer’, ‘Slope Arms’, 1798
aquatint, print
Accession Number
NAM.1974-10-141-18
Description
‘Deptford Volunteer’, ‘Slope Arms’, 1798 (c). Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, from a volume of 86 aquatints entitled, ‘Loyal Volunteers of London & Environs’, published by R Ackermann, 101 Strand, London, 1 July 1798. Plate ‘No 18’ of the Infantry section. A member of the Deptford Volunteers demonstrates the slope arms position. This unit had a strength of one company. Associated with Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802).
Campaigns
Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802)
Units