[O'Neil, Henry Nelson] 1817-1880 :Eastward Ho. [Engraver unknown. London, 1858?]

Shows women & children beside a ship in England, farewelling soldiers embarking for India in 1857 to quell the Indian Mutiny.

Engraved after an original painting by Henry Nelson O'Neil, with a companion painting entitled "Home Again". The oil painting, 'Eastward Ho! August 1857' was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1858 and is now in a private collection. For the engraving of the latter view see C-115-014.

Other Titles - O'Neill

Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).

Physical Description: Tinted steel engraving 570 x 435 mm (sight)

Provenance: Purchased by uncle and aunt of donor in 1900; given to donor 1988