Title
Plan de la position de l'Armee Francaise, commandee par M. de Rochambeau autour de Newport dans Rhod-Island
Creator
Date
dated 1784
Description
An engraved map with watercolor wash entitled "Plan de la position de l'Armee Francaise, commandee par M. de Rochambeau autour de Newport dans Rhod-Island" (French, dated 1784) by Frederic Guillaume. The map depicts the positions of the French forces in Rhode Island. The city of Newport is colored in tones of pink and the surrounding countryside is highlighted in tones of green, white and brown. Fully rigged sailing vessels are depicted in the harbor around Goat Island. A title box is placed over Jamestown in the top left corner.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
ink on paper with watercolor wash
Extent
21 1/2" x 24 3/4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. George H. Warren, 1967.
Identifier
PSNC.2347
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