Capture of Lord Edward Fitzgerald for High Treason

DESCRIPTION: This historical print, titled "The Capture of Lord Edward FitzGerald for High Treason," depicts the 1798 arrest of the Irish aristocrat in Dublin. The scene shows Lord Edward FitzGerald struggling with officers in his bedchamber, specifically portraying the moment Major Sirr shot FitzGerald. It is a line engraving and etching, highlighting the violent confrontation between Irish rebels and British forces. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 25.5 x 16.5 CREATORS: J Rogers after J Thurston PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.