AFTER ALEX KIRCHER
The Battle of Lissa 1866
Chromolithograph, published by Kunstanstalt Vienna
Image size -- 23 x 30½in. (58.5 x 77.5cm.)
Framed and glazed, overall size -- 33¾ x 39in. (86 x 99cm.)

Part of the Third Italian War of Independence, this was the first fleet action between ironclads (and the last to deploy deliberate ramming) and was a decisive victory for an outnumbered Austrian fleet. Despite their Italian foe firing nearly 1500 shells, little damage was caused and, combined with internal Italian rivalries, Admiral Tegetthoff was able to divide and destroy his numerous opponents.

Condition Report
Unexamined out of frame; appears to be in fine overall condition with little evidence of foxing etc.

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