Skip to main content

The Centinel at his Post or Boneys peep into Walmer Castle!!, 22 October 1803

 Item — Box: LF104/7 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/7/45
The Centinel at his Post or Boneys peep into Walmer Castle!!, 22 October 1803
The Centinel at his Post or Boneys peep into Walmer Castle!!, 22 October 1803

Scope and Contents

Published: S. W. Fores. Pitt (left) in volunteer uniform, bayonet in hand, looks over the fortified wall of Walmer Castle into a French gunboat immediately below; he asks: "Who goes there?" The boat, which has a sail (right), is in the foreground, the stern cut off by the right margin. Napoleon seated in the bows on the single cannon, sabre in hand, looks over his right shoulder in consternation, saying, "Ah - Begar! - dot man alive still - turn about Citoyens - for there will be no good to be done - I know his tricks of old!!" Beside him are two officers, one seated, the other trembling with bent knees. On the right are three frightened Grenadiers, holding muskets. Behind Pitt are castle buildings, flying a large Union flag. Tiny soldiers are indicated. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 22 October 1803

Conditions Governing Access

Physical item available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1.0 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English