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'The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781', 1783. Artist: John Singleton Copley

'The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781', 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island. Found in The Tate Britain archive.

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Title:

'The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781', 1783. Artist: John Singleton Copley

Caption:

'The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781', 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island. Found in The Tate Britain archive.

Credit:

Album / Art Media / Heritage Images

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5092 x 3435 px | 50.0 MB

Print size:

43.1 x 29.1 cm | 17.0 x 11.4 in (300 dpi)

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