A fine hand-colored engraved view of the Spanish surrendering Havana to the British in 1762, executed by the greatest maritime painter of the 18th century, Dominic Serres. The present view was part of a series of twelve taken on the spot by Philip Orsbridge. He was a lieutenant on HMS Orford at the capture of Havana. Upon returning to London, he decided to capitalize on the popular appreciation of the victory and have his views published as a set of engravings.
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