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Wagons of treasure being taken into Tower of London, 1744 (engraving)
GHL375371 Wagons of treasure being taken into Tower of London, 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); length: 47 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; (add.info.: depicting waggons going into the Tower of London with the treasure taken from the Spaniards by Commodore George Anson (1697-1762) following his voyage to the Pacific, and the capture of the Spanish galleon Nostra; 1740-44); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22912962
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Fleet Hitch Loot Transporting Wagon Wagons 1st Baron Coupling
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This engraving, titled "Wagons of treasure being taken into Tower of London, 1744" offers a glimpse into a momentous event in British history. The artwork depicts a fleet of wagons making their way towards the iconic Tower of London, laden with precious treasures seized from the Spaniards by Commodore George Anson. The scene transports us back to the year 1744 when Anson returned from his daring voyage to the Pacific. His audacious capture of the Spanish galleon Nostra and subsequent looting had brought immense wealth to England's shores. As we gaze upon this print, we can almost hear the clattering wheels and feel the weighty anticipation that surrounds these wagons. The artist skillfully captures both the grandeur and hustle-bustle of this historic moment. The cityscape in the background provides a stunning backdrop as ships sail along River Thames, adding an air of maritime adventure to this already remarkable scene. Intriguingly detailed, every aspect is meticulously portrayed - from hitching and coupling mechanisms on each wagon to their orderly formation within this procession. This visual feast invites us to marvel at not only Anson's conquest but also at how transportation played such a crucial role in shaping empires during that era. Preserved for centuries at Guildhall Art Gallery in City of London, this engraving serves as an enduring testament to Britain's naval prowess and its insatiable thirst for exploration and riches. It reminds us that even today, art
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