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A View of the City of Quebec, the Capital of Canada, 1760
Artist
Captain Hervey Smyth
(1734-1811)
Engraver
Peter Paul Benazech
SignatureL. r. below image, Hervey Smyth; l. r. below image, p. Benazech Sculp.
Date
1760/11/05
Dimensions42.0 x 55.2 cm
Origin
England
Object NumberM2475
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord
Status
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Captain Hervey Smyth
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