Attack on Fort Oswego, Lake Ontario

Attach on Fort Oswego, Lake Ontario, North America, May 6th 1814, Noon. John Hewett (known 1806-1869). Etched by Robert Havell, London, 1 May 1815.

Fort Oswego, an important American base at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, was captured on 6 May 1814 by a force of British regulars, marines and seaman, and Upper Canadian militia. This work is based on a drawing by Lieutenant John Hewett, a Royal Marines officer, who rushed the fort's flagstaff, climbed it under heavy fire and ripped down the American flag.

Hand coloured aquatint

Paper Size: 14 x 12" (35 x 30 cm)

Map Size: 11.5 x 9" (30 x 22cm)