This extremely rare period colored engraving shows 14 full boats of armed soldiers on a river approaching the shore for landing. Artillery and men are seen on near hill bombarding and causing several fires along the hillsides. Below title is "Drawn on the Spot by THO. Davies, Capt. R.R. of Artillery". Rare to have such an important battle scene drawn at the time within view of the attack. Housed in stained wood frame with mat. NOTE: The original drawing by Davies is located in the Phelps Stokes Collection of the New York Public Library. SIZE: Sight: 11-3/4" x 17-3/4". Actual: 13-1/4" x 20-1/4". Overall: 19-3/4" x 24-3/4". CONDITION: Examined out of frame, print has been masking taped down to mat, uneven margin with losses, lower left has a few small tears that have been taped and are visible from front, also visible on right side is a small tear, slight fading but color is good. 50030-1 WAG (1,000-3,000)