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A View of the Pierced Island, a remarkable Rock in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Two Leagues to the Southward of Gaspée Bay.
Artist
Captain Hervey Smyth
(1734-1811)
Engraver
Pierre Charles Canot
(1710-1777)
SignatureL. c. below image, Drawn on the SPOT by Cap.t Her.y Smyth. Engraved by P. Canot
Date
1760
Dimensions32.6 x 51.3 cm
Origin
England
Object NumberM970.67.15
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of R. W. Humphrey
Status
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